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Pest Control Award Classification Levels 2025–26

Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000064

Your classification level under the Pest Control Award determines your minimum pay rate. Being classified one level too low can cost you $2–4 per hour — more than $3,000 per year for a full-time worker.

Classification levels

Level 1Pest Control Level 1

Base rate: $25.44/hr · Casual: $31.80/hr

Level 2Pest Control Level 2

Base rate: $26.27/hr · Casual: $32.84/hr

Level 3Pest Control Level 3

Base rate: $27.04/hr · Casual: $33.80/hr

Level 4Pest Control Level 4

Base rate: $28.26/hr · Casual: $35.33/hr

Level 5Pest Control Level 5

Base rate: $29.62/hr · Casual: $37.03/hr

See also: Pay rates by classification | Am I being underpaid?

Source: Classification levels are defined in the Pest Control Award (MA000064), published by the Fair Work Commission.

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