General information only — not legal advice. First speak with your employer, then if unsuccessful contact Fair Work or an employment lawyer.
REVIEW MYPAY

Seafood Processing Award Classification Levels 2025–26

Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000039

Your classification level under the Seafood Processing 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 1Seafood Processing Level 1

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

Level 2Seafood Processing Level 2

Base rate: $26.12/hr · Casual: $32.65/hr

Level 3Seafood Processing Level 3

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

Level 4Seafood Processing Level 4

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

Level 5Seafood Processing 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 Seafood Processing Award (MA000039), published by the Fair Work Commission.

Not sure if your Seafood Processing Award pay is right?

Enter your shifts and find out in 2 minutes. Free, instant, based on official Fair Work rates.

Check my pay now

No sign-up required