Restaurant public holiday pay rates 2026–27
Public holiday: casual Restaurant Level 1 is $66.10 an hour.
Casual
| When | Introductory | Restaurant Level 1 | Restaurant Level 2 | Restaurant Level 3 | Restaurant Level 4 | Restaurant Level 5 | Restaurant Level 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public holiday | $64.35 | $66.10 | $67.70 | $69.93 | $73.63 | $78.25 | $80.33 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public holiday | $57.92 | $59.49 | $60.93 | $62.93 | $66.26 | $70.43 | $72.29 |
Juniors (casual and permanent)
| Age | Of adult rate | Casual | Full or part-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 17 | 50% | $33.05 | $29.75 |
| 17 | 60% | $39.68 | $35.71 |
| 18 | 70% | $46.28 | $41.65 |
| 19 | 85% | $56.20 | $50.58 |
| 20 | 100% | $66.10 | $59.49 |
Restaurant Level 1. Juniors serving alcohol or with a trade qualification get the adult rate.
Common questions
What is the public holiday rate for a casual Restaurant Level 1?
$66.10 an hour (Public holiday, adult, 2026–27).
Do juniors get penalty rates too?
Yes. Juniors get the same penalty percentages, applied to the junior rate for their age.