close

Aged Care Award: Pay guide

The Aged Care Award [MA000018] Pay Guide, effective from 1 July 2025, outlines minimum pay rates for aged care employees in Australia. It details hourly and weekly wages across classification levels, along with applicable penalty rates for weekends, public holidays, overtime, and shift work. The guide incorporates recent updates from the Aged Care Work Value Case, including reclassifications and pay increases for direct care workers and nursing assistants. It serves as a practical resource for employers and employees to ensure compliance with current wage standards. For comprehensive information, refer to the full guide on the Fair Work website.