Meat Industry Award Pay Rates 2025–26
Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000059
Current hourly pay rates under the Meat Industry Award, effective from 1 July 2025. Casual rates include the 25% casual loading.
| Classification | FT/PT Hourly | Casual Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Meat Industry Worker — MI 1 | $24.28/hr | $30.35/hr |
| Meat Industry Worker — MI 2 | $25.09/hr | $31.36/hr |
| Meat Industry Worker — MI 3 | $25.40/hr | $31.75/hr |
| Meat Industry Worker — MI 4 | $25.99/hr | $32.49/hr |
| Meat Industry Worker — MI 5 | $26.45/hr | $33.06/hr |
| Meat Industry Worker — MI 6 | $26.99/hr | $33.74/hr |
| Meat Industry Worker — MI 7 | $28.12/hr | $35.15/hr |
| Meat Industry Worker — MI 8 | $29.15/hr | $36.44/hr |
Rates sourced from the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000059, effective 1 July 2025.
See also: Penalty rates | Casual employees | Classifications
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