Fast Food public holiday pay rates 2026–27
Public holiday: casual Fast Food Level 1 is $69.53 an hour.
Casual
| When | Fast Food Level 1 | Fast Food Level 2 | Level 3, in charge of 1 or no people | Level 3, in charge of 2 or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public holiday | $69.53 | $73.63 | $74.78 | $75.68 |
Full-time and part-time
| When | Fast Food Level 1 | Fast Food Level 2 | Level 3, in charge of 1 or no people | Level 3, in charge of 2 or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public holiday | $62.57 | $66.26 | $67.30 | $68.11 |
Juniors (casual and permanent)
| Age | Of adult rate | Casual | Full or part-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 16 | 40% | $27.80 | $25.02 |
| 16 | 50% | $34.78 | $31.30 |
| 17 | 60% | $41.73 | $37.55 |
| 18 | 70% | $48.68 | $43.81 |
| 19 | 80% | $55.63 | $50.06 |
| 20 | 90% | $62.58 | $56.32 |
Fast Food Level 1.
Common questions
What is the public holiday rate for a casual Fast Food Level 1?
$69.53 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.