Cleaning Services Award pay rates 2026–27

MA000022 · rates as at 1 July 2026 (first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026)

The Cleaning Services Award covers commercial cleaning businesses. Unlike many awards, the 25% casual loading stacks on top of weekend penalties, so casual Saturdays are 175% and Sundays 225% of the base rate. These rates apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026.

Level 1 Casual

Cleaning Services Employee Level 1. Casual loading stacks on weekends (Sat 175% / Sun 225% / PH 275% of base). Early-morning/night shift loadings are not prefilled.

Base (ordinary hours)	$33.85 /hr
Saturday	$47.39 /hr
Sunday	$60.93 /hr
Public holiday	$74.47 /hr

Level 1 Full/Part-time

Cleaning Services Employee Level 1 (permanent staff). Early-morning/night shift loadings are not prefilled.

Base (ordinary hours)	$27.08 /hr
Saturday	$40.62 /hr
Sunday	$54.16 /hr
Public holiday	$67.70 /hr

Common questions

What does a cleaner earn in 2026?

A Cleaning Services Employee Level 1 casual earns $33.85 per hour for ordinary weekday hours from 1 July 2026 including casual loading; permanent Level 1 staff earn $27.08 per hour.

How do casual weekend rates work in cleaning?

The casual loading stacks on weekend penalties: casual Saturdays are 175% of the base rate, Sundays 225% and public holidays 275%. Permanent staff receive 150%, 200% and 250% respectively.

General information only, not legal or workplace-relations advice. Awards also include rules not shown here (overtime, allowances, late-night loadings, classification detail). Always confirm rates against the current Fair Work pay guide before paying staff.

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