Aged Care public holiday pay rates 2026–27
Public holiday: casual Direct care Level 2, direct carer is $94.66 an hour.
Casual
| Level | Public holiday |
|---|---|
| Direct care Level 1, introductory | $89.68 |
| Direct care Level 2, direct carer | $94.66 |
| Direct care Level 3, qualified | $99.63 |
| Direct care Level 4, senior | $103.62 |
| Direct care Level 5, specialist | $107.61 |
| Direct care Level 6, team leader | $111.60 |
| General Level 1 | $76.37 |
| General Level 2 | $79.39 |
| General Level 3 | $82.45 |
| General Level 4 | $83.44 |
| General Level 5 | $86.24 |
| General Level 6 | $90.89 |
| General Level 7 | $92.54 |
Full-time and part-time
| Level | Public holiday |
|---|---|
| Direct care Level 1, introductory | $81.53 |
| Direct care Level 2, direct carer | $86.05 |
| Direct care Level 3, qualified | $90.58 |
| Direct care Level 4, senior | $94.20 |
| Direct care Level 5, specialist | $97.83 |
| Direct care Level 6, team leader | $101.45 |
| General Level 1 | $69.43 |
| General Level 2 | $72.18 |
| General Level 3 | $74.95 |
| General Level 4 | $75.85 |
| General Level 5 | $78.40 |
| General Level 6 | $82.63 |
| General Level 7 | $84.13 |
Common questions
What is the public holiday rate for a casual Direct care Level 2, direct carer?
$94.66 an hour (Public holiday, adult, 2026–27).