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  "slug": "electrical",
  "code": "MA000025",
  "name": "Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2020",
  "shortLabel": "Electrical Award",
  "financialYear": "2026-27",
  "effectiveFrom": "2026-07-01",
  "published": "2026-06-24",
  "payGuideUrl": "https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay-and-wages/minimum-wages/pay-guides",
  "casualLoadingPct": 25,
  "source": "Derived from Fair Work Ombudsman pay guides",
  "disclaimer": "Indicative minimum award rates for general information only, derived from Fair Work Ombudsman pay guides. RosterElf is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Fair Work Ombudsman. Do not rely on this data for payroll decisions — rates depend on award coverage, enterprise agreements and individual circumstances and change periodically. Always verify against the current Fair Work pay guide before setting or paying wages. Provided without warranty; RosterElf Pty Ltd accepts no liability for reliance on it.",
  "classifications": [
    {
      "id": "Grade 1",
      "label": "Electrical worker grade 1",
      "roles": "Entry-level / labourer (incl. industry allowance)",
      "weekly": 1046.31,
      "hourlyPermanent": 27.53,
      "hourlyCasual": 34.41,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Grade 2",
      "label": "Electrical worker grade 2",
      "roles": "Basic electrical duties (incl. industry allowance)",
      "weekly": 1054.51,
      "hourlyPermanent": 27.75,
      "hourlyCasual": 34.69,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Grade 3",
      "label": "Electrical worker grade 3",
      "roles": "Semi-skilled (incl. industry allowance)",
      "weekly": 1088.31,
      "hourlyPermanent": 28.64,
      "hourlyCasual": 35.8,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Grade 4",
      "label": "Electrical worker grade 4",
      "roles": "Advanced semi-skilled (incl. industry allowance)",
      "weekly": 1122.01,
      "hourlyPermanent": 29.53,
      "hourlyCasual": 36.91,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Grade 5",
      "label": "Electrical worker grade 5 (tradesperson)",
      "roles": "Qualified electrician (incl. industry + tool)",
      "weekly": 1182.82,
      "hourlyPermanent": 31.13,
      "hourlyCasual": 38.91,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Grade 6",
      "label": "Electrical worker grade 6",
      "roles": "Electrician + post-trade (incl. industry + tool)",
      "weekly": 1218.02,
      "hourlyPermanent": 32.05,
      "hourlyCasual": 40.06,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Grade 7",
      "label": "Electrical worker grade 7",
      "roles": "Advanced electrician (incl. industry + tool)",
      "weekly": 1284.82,
      "hourlyPermanent": 33.81,
      "hourlyCasual": 42.26,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Grade 8",
      "label": "Electrical worker grade 8",
      "roles": "Special-class electrician (incl. industry + tool)",
      "weekly": 1346.82,
      "hourlyPermanent": 35.44,
      "hourlyCasual": 44.3,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Grade 9",
      "label": "Electrical worker grade 9",
      "roles": "Senior special-class (incl. industry + tool)",
      "weekly": 1373.22,
      "hourlyPermanent": 36.14,
      "hourlyCasual": 45.18,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    },
    {
      "id": "Grade 10",
      "label": "Electrical worker grade 10",
      "roles": "Technician / supervisor (incl. industry + tool)",
      "weekly": 1478.72,
      "hourlyPermanent": 38.91,
      "hourlyCasual": 48.64,
      "penaltyOverrides": null
    }
  ],
  "penalties": [
    {
      "id": "saturday",
      "name": "Saturday (overtime, first 2 hours)",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 1.5,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 1.875
    },
    {
      "id": "sunday",
      "name": "Sunday",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 2,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 2.5
    },
    {
      "id": "publicholiday",
      "name": "Public holiday",
      "kind": "multiplier",
      "permanentMultiplierOrLoading": 2.5,
      "casualMultiplierOrLoading": 3.125
    }
  ],
  "juniors": null,
  "apprentices": null,
  "allowances": [
    {
      "name": "Industry allowance",
      "amount": "all-purpose, included in the rates above"
    },
    {
      "name": "Tool allowance",
      "amount": "all-purpose, included in grade 5+ rates above"
    },
    {
      "name": "Electrician's licence allowance",
      "amount": "$40.29 per week (already included for licensed electricians)"
    },
    {
      "name": "First aid allowance",
      "amount": "$23.50 per week"
    },
    {
      "name": "Leading hand – in charge of 3–10 employees",
      "amount": "$48.12 per week"
    },
    {
      "name": "Meal allowance – overtime",
      "amount": "$20.60 per meal"
    }
  ]
}