Restaurant Saturday pay rates 2026–27
Saturday: casual Restaurant Level 1 is $39.66 an hour.
Casual
| When | Introductory | Restaurant Level 1 | Restaurant Level 2 | Restaurant Level 3 | Restaurant Level 4 | Restaurant Level 5 | Restaurant Level 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | $38.61 | $39.66 | $40.62 | $41.96 | $44.18 | $46.95 | $48.20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | $32.18 | $33.05 | $33.85 | $34.96 | $36.81 | $39.13 | $40.16 |
Juniors (casual and permanent)
| Age | Of adult rate | Casual | Full or part-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 17 | 50% | $19.83 | $16.53 |
| 17 | 60% | $23.81 | $19.84 |
| 18 | 70% | $27.77 | $23.14 |
| 19 | 85% | $33.72 | $28.10 |
| 20 | 100% | $39.66 | $33.05 |
Restaurant Level 1. Juniors serving alcohol or with a trade qualification get the adult rate.
Common questions
What is the Saturday rate for a casual Restaurant Level 1?
$39.66 an hour (Saturday, adult, 2026–27).
Do juniors get penalty rates too?
Yes. Juniors get the same penalty percentages, applied to the junior rate for their age.