Nursery Award Pay Rates 2025–26
Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000033
Current hourly pay rates under the Nursery Award, effective from 1 July 2025. Casual rates include the 25% casual loading.
| Classification | FT/PT Hourly | Casual Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery Employee Grade 1A | $24.28/hr | $30.35/hr |
| Nursery Employee Grade 1B | $24.95/hr | $31.19/hr |
| Nursery Employee Grade 2 | $25.38/hr | $31.73/hr |
| Nursery Employee Grade 3 | $26.55/hr | $33.19/hr |
| Nursery Employee Grade 4 | $28.12/hr | $35.15/hr |
| Nursery Employee Grade 5 | $31.06/hr | $38.82/hr |
| Nursery Employee Grade 6 | $33.82/hr | $42.28/hr |
Rates sourced from the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000033, effective 1 July 2025.
See also: Penalty rates | Casual employees | Classifications
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