Restaurant night and late pay rates 2026–27
Weekday late night (10pm to midnight): casual Restaurant Level 1 is $33.05 + $2.95 an hour.
Casual
| When | Introductory | Restaurant Level 1 | Restaurant Level 2 | Restaurant Level 3 | Restaurant Level 4 | Restaurant Level 5 | Restaurant Level 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday late night (10pm to midnight) | $32.18 + $2.95 | $33.05 + $2.95 | $33.85 + $2.95 | $34.96 + $2.95 | $36.81 + $2.95 | $39.13 + $2.95 | $40.16 + $2.95 |
Full-time and part-time
| When | Introductory | Restaurant Level 1 | Restaurant Level 2 | Restaurant Level 3 | Restaurant Level 4 | Restaurant Level 5 | Restaurant Level 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday late night (10pm to midnight) | $25.74 + $2.95 | $26.44 + $2.95 | $27.08 + $2.95 | $27.97 + $2.95 | $29.45 + $2.95 | $31.30 + $2.95 | $32.13 + $2.95 |
Juniors (casual and permanent)
| Age | Of adult rate | Casual | Full or part-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 17 | 50% | $16.53 + $2.95 | $13.22 + $2.95 |
| 17 | 60% | $19.84 + $2.95 | $15.87 + $2.95 |
| 18 | 70% | $23.14 + $2.95 | $18.51 + $2.95 |
| 19 | 85% | $28.10 + $2.95 | $22.48 + $2.95 |
| 20 | 100% | $33.05 + $2.95 | $26.44 + $2.95 |
Restaurant Level 1. Juniors serving alcohol or with a trade qualification get the adult rate.
Common questions
What is the night and late rate for a casual Restaurant Level 1?
$33.05 + $2.95 an hour (Weekday late night (10pm to midnight), adult, 2026–27).
Do juniors get penalty rates too?
Yes. Juniors get the same penalty percentages, applied to the junior rate for their age.