Aged Care night and late pay rates 2026–27
Night shift (starts 4pm to 4am): casual Direct care Level 2, direct carer is $48.19 an hour.
Casual
| Level | Night shift (starts 4pm to 4am) |
|---|---|
| Direct care Level 1, introductory | $45.65 |
| Direct care Level 2, direct carer | $48.19 |
| Direct care Level 3, qualified | $50.72 |
| Direct care Level 4, senior | $52.75 |
| Direct care Level 5, specialist | $54.78 |
| Direct care Level 6, team leader | $56.81 |
| General Level 1 | $38.88 |
| General Level 2 | $40.42 |
| General Level 3 | $41.97 |
| General Level 4 | $42.48 |
| General Level 5 | $43.90 |
| General Level 6 | $46.27 |
| General Level 7 | $47.11 |
Full-time and part-time
| Level | Night shift (starts 4pm to 4am) |
|---|---|
| Direct care Level 1, introductory | $37.50 |
| Direct care Level 2, direct carer | $39.58 |
| Direct care Level 3, qualified | $41.66 |
| Direct care Level 4, senior | $43.33 |
| Direct care Level 5, specialist | $45.00 |
| Direct care Level 6, team leader | $46.67 |
| General Level 1 | $31.94 |
| General Level 2 | $33.20 |
| General Level 3 | $34.48 |
| General Level 4 | $34.89 |
| General Level 5 | $36.06 |
| General Level 6 | $38.01 |
| General Level 7 | $38.70 |
Common questions
What is the night and late rate for a casual Direct care Level 2, direct carer?
$48.19 an hour (Night shift (starts 4pm to 4am), adult, 2026–27).