Pest Control Ops Award Allowances 2025–26
Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000097
Allowances under the Pest Control Ops Award are extra payments for specific conditions, skills, or expenses. They are one of the most commonly missed entitlements after penalty rates.
Current allowances
| Allowance | Amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Country work—board and lodging | $121.05 per shift | Country work—board and lodging |
| Country work—meal allowance | $11.26 per shift | Country work—meal allowance |
| Meal allowance—overtime for more than 2 hours without proper notice | $18.19 per shift | Meal allowance—overtime for more than 2 hours without proper notice |
| Motor vehicle allowance | $0.98 per km | Motor vehicle allowance |
| First aid allowance | $20.83 per week | First aid allowance |
| Leading hand allowance—11 to 21 employees | $58.65 per week | Leading hand allowance—11 to 21 employees |
See also: Pay rates | Allowances & loadings guide
Source: Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000097, effective 1 July 2025.
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