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Salt Ops Award Allowances 2025–26

Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000107

Allowances under the Salt 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

AllowanceAmountWhen it applies
Meal allowance$18.38 per shiftMeal allowance
Motor vehicle allowance$0.98 per kmMotor vehicle allowance
First aid allowance$21.37 per weekFirst aid allowance
Industry allowance$26.71 per weekIndustry allowance
Leading hand allowance—11 to 20 employees$41.88 per weekLeading hand allowance—11 to 20 employees
Leading hand allowance—3 to 10 employees$25.11 per weekLeading hand allowance—3 to 10 employees

See also: Pay rates | Allowances & loadings guide

Source: Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000107, effective 1 July 2025.

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