The Fast Food Industry Award 2025 governs pay rates, penalties, and working conditions for employees and employers in Australia’s fast-food sector. Whether you’re a worker checking your entitlements or a business ensuring compliance, this guide covers the latest 2025 pay rates, penalty calculations, and key changes.
Fast Food Award 2025: Key Updates
The Fast Food Industry Award 2025 has undergone adjustments to minimum wages, penalty rates, and allowances. Key updates include:
- Increased minimum wages (effective from July 2025)
- Updated penalty rates for weekends, public holidays, and overtime
- Changes to casual loading and part-time/full-time conditions
2025 Fast Food Award Pay Rates
Below are the updated hourly rates for fast food employees (from July 2025):
Full-time & part-time
| Classification | Weekly pay rate | Hourly pay rate | Evening work – Monday to Friday – 10pm to midnight | Evening work – Monday to Friday – midnight to 6am | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $1,008.90 | $26.55 | $29.21 | $30.53 | $33.19 | $33.19 |
| Level 2 | $1,068.40 | $28.12 | $30.93 | $32.34 | $35.15 | $42.18 |
| Level 3 – in charge of 1 or no persons | $1,084.90 | $28.55 | $31.41 | $32.83 | $35.69 | $42.83 |
| Level 3 – in charge of 2 or more persons | $1,098.20 | $28.90 | $31.79 | $33.24 | $36.13 | $43.35 |
| Classification | Public holiday | Overtime – first 2 hours | Overtime – after 2 hours | Overtime – Sunday | Overtime – public holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $59.74 | $39.83 | $53.10 | $53.10 | $66.38 |
| Level 2 | $63.27 | $42.18 | $56.24 | $56.24 | $70.30 |
| Level 3 – in charge of 1 or no persons | $64.24 | $42.83 | $57.10 | $57.10 | $71.38 |
| Level 3 – in charge of 2 or more persons | $65.03 | $43.35 | $57.80 | $57.80 | $72.25 |
Casual
| Classification | Hourly pay rate | Evening work – Monday to Friday – 10pm to midnight | Evening work – Monday to Friday – midnight to 6am | Saturday | Sunday | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $33.19 | $35.84 | $37.17 | $39.83 | $39.83 | $66.38 |
| Level 2 | $35.15 | $37.96 | $39.37 | $42.18 | $49.21 | $70.30 |
| Level 3 – in charge of 1 or no persons | $35.69 | $38.54 | $39.97 | $42.83 | $49.96 | $71.38 |
| Level 3 – in charge of 2 or more persons | $36.13 | $39.02 | $40.46 | $43.35 | $50.58 | $72.25 |
| Classification | Overtime – first 2 hours | Overtime – after 2 hours | Overtime – Sunday | Overtime – public holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $46.46 | $59.74 | $59.74 | $73.01 |
| Level 2 | $49.21 | $63.27 | $63.27 | $77.33 |
| Level 3 – in charge of 1 or no persons | $49.96 | $64.24 | $64.24 | $78.51 |
| Level 3 – in charge of 2 or more persons | $50.58 | $65.03 | $65.03 | $79.48 |
Note: Exact rates depend on age, experience, and role. Use the Fair Work Ombudsman Pay Guide for precise calculations.
2025 Fast Food Penalty Rates
Employees working outside standard hours receive additional pay:
| Shift Type | Penalty Rate |
| Weekdays (after 10 PM) | +15% |
| Saturday | +25% |
| Sunday | +50% |
| Public Holidays | +150% |
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FAQs About the Fast Food Industry Award 2025
Q1:What is the casual loading in 2025?
A1: Casual employees receive 25% extra on top of the base rate.
Q2: How are breaks calculated under the Fast Food Award?
A2: Employees working more than 5 hours are entitled to an unpaid 30-minute break.
Q3: How does casual employment work under this award?
A3: Casual loading: 25% extra pay (no paid leave); Minimum shift length: 3 hours;Flexibility: No guaranteed hours, but employers must follow fair rostering rules.
Q4: How do I know if I’m paying the correct penalty rates?
A4: Penalty rates depend on the day, time, and classification level. Workstem automatically calculates penalty rates based on the latest award conditions to ensure compliance.
Q5: Can Workstem help with casual employee management?
A5: Absolutely. Workstem supports casual loading, dynamic rosters, and real-time tracking to ensure casual workers are paid correctly and fairly under the award.
Q6: Is Workstem compliant with Fair Work and STP2?
A6: Yes, Workstem is fully compliant with Fair Work obligations and Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 (STP2), ensuring seamless reporting to the ATO.
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