Pay rate builder for any award or agreement
Configure your pay rates once, then let RosterElf calculate every timesheet accurately — penalties, overtime, allowances, all of it.
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Works with any Modern Award or Enterprise Agreement
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Set up once, applies to every timesheet
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Eliminate calculation errors permanently
Set up once, accurate forever
Configure your pay rates in minutes using our step-by-step builder. Once set, RosterElf calculates every timesheet automatically — no spreadsheets, no manual maths, no errors.
Enter your rates
Add base rates, penalty rates, overtime rules, and allowances from your award or enterprise agreement. The builder guides you through each step.
Define your rules
Specify when rates apply — weekdays, weekends, public holidays, time ranges, employment types. Your rules, your way.
Automatic calculation
Every timesheet calculates automatically using your rates. Penalties, overtime, allowances — all applied correctly, every time.
Works with any award or agreement
Not locked into pre-built templates
Whether you operate under a Modern Award, an Enterprise Agreement, or a custom pay structure — RosterElf adapts to your business, not the other way around.
You enter the rates and rules that apply to your team. The system doesn't assume or guess. You get exactly what you configure, calculated accurately every time.
- Hospitality, Retail, Healthcare, Aged Care, and more
- Enterprise Agreements and custom structures
- Multiple classifications and employment types
No more manual calculations
Spreadsheets and manual maths cause mistakes
Every manual calculation is a chance for error. Wrong rate applied? Missed a penalty period? Forgot casual loading? These mistakes cost money and create compliance risk.
RosterElf applies your pay rules automatically to actual clock-in times. The same logic, applied consistently, every single timesheet.
- Automatic penalty rate calculation
- Split-shift rates handled automatically
- Overtime thresholds tracked and applied
Pay staff correctly, every time
Underpayment is expensive
Fair Work penalties for underpayment are significant. Back-pay claims, audits, and reputational damage add up fast. The safest approach is to get it right from the start.
RosterElf gives you confidence that your configured rates are applied consistently to every hour worked. Clear records, clear calculations, clear conscience.
- Consistent rate application across all staff
- Detailed audit trail for every calculation
- Export reports for compliance documentation
Complete pay rate control
Configure every aspect of your pay structure in one place.
Base rates
Set hourly rates by classification, role, or individual employee. Support for multiple pay levels.
Penalty rates
Weekend rates, evening rates, public holidays. Define when penalties apply and at what multiplier.
Overtime
Daily and weekly overtime thresholds. Different rates for first hours vs subsequent overtime.
Allowances
Meal allowances, travel, uniforms, and more. Flat amounts or calculated automatically.
Casual loading
Percentage or fixed loading for casual employees. Applied automatically based on employment type.
Classifications
Multiple classification levels with different rates. Junior, senior, trainee — whatever your award requires.
Split shifts
Automatic handling when shifts cross rate boundaries. No manual splitting required.
Public holidays
Configure public holiday rates and mark dates in the calendar. Rates apply automatically.
Benefits of automated pay calculation
Configure once, done forever
Set up your rates once and they apply to every timesheet automatically. No weekly rate lookups, no manual calculations.
Zero calculation errors
The system applies your rules consistently to every timesheet. Same logic, same accuracy, every time.
Save hours every pay cycle
No more spreadsheets or manual rate lookups. Timesheets are ready to export with rates already calculated.
Works with your payroll system
Export calculated timesheets to Xero, MYOB, or any payroll system. Rates are ready for import.
Clear audit trail
Every calculation is documented. See exactly how each timesheet was calculated for compliance and queries.
Real-time cost visibility
See labour costs as you build rosters. Know what payroll will be before shifts are even worked.
What is a pay rate builder?
A pay rate builder is a configuration tool that lets you set up your business's pay structure — base rates, penalty rates, overtime rules, allowances, and more. Once configured, the system automatically calculates pay for every timesheet based on actual hours worked.
RosterElf's pay rate builder works with any Australian Modern Award or Enterprise Agreement. You're not limited to pre-built templates — enter the exact rates and rules from your award or agreement, and the system calculates accurately every time. Set it up once during onboarding, and it applies to every timesheet from then on.
Pay rate builder FAQs
- Most businesses complete their pay rate setup in under 30 minutes. The step-by-step builder guides you through each rate type, and once configured, rates apply automatically to every timesheet — no ongoing maintenance required.
- Yes. RosterElf's pay rate builder works with any Australian Modern Award. You enter the rates from your award, and the system applies them based on the rules you configure — day of week, time of day, employment type, and more. See our award interpretation feature for automatic compliance.
- RosterElf handles Enterprise Agreements just as easily as Modern Awards. Enter your EBA rates and rules, and the system calculates pay exactly as your agreement specifies. Many businesses with custom agreements choose RosterElf for this flexibility.
- When Fair Work announces rate changes, you update your rates in RosterElf once and they apply to all future timesheets automatically. We also notify you when common award rate changes are announced so you don't miss updates.
- Absolutely. You can configure rates by employment type (casual, part-time, full-time), classification level, role, or even individual employee. The system applies the correct rate automatically based on who is working.
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Set up your pay rates in minutes. Calculate every timesheet accurately, automatically. Designed for Australian businesses.