Pay Calculator
SCHADS pay rate calculator
Enter a classification level, employment type, and shift details to see the minimum pay rate, penalty loading, casual loading, and total shift cost. Updates live as you change the inputs.
Shift details
Most disability support workers are Level 2 or Level 3.
For overnight shifts, enter the next-day end time (e.g. start 22:00, end 06:00).
Total minimum hourly rate
$34.58
per hour
Total shift cost
$276.64
Duration
8h
Itemised breakdown
Base hourly rate
Level 2, Pay Point 1 — permanent rate
$34.58/hr
Penalty rate
Weekday ordinary — 100% of base
None
Total hourly rate
$34.58/hr
Total shift cost
$34.58/hr × 8h (gross, before super)
$276.64
How this is calculated
Base $34.58. Penalty multiplier 100% (Weekday ordinary). Total $34.58 × 1 = $34.58/hr. Shift cost $34.58 × 8.00h = $276.64. Superannuation (11.5%) not included.
Rates based on SCHADS Award MA000100, effective 1 July 2025. For guidance only — not legal or financial advice. Verify at fairwork.gov.au before processing payroll.
What this calculator does not include
- Overtime (hours beyond the ordinary hours pattern or 38-hour week)
- Broken shift allowance ($20.82 for one unpaid break, $27.56 for two)
- Sleepover allowance ($60.02 flat rate per night)
- Vehicle allowance ($0.99 per km for use of own car)
- On-call, first aid, or other allowances
- Superannuation (11.5% payable in addition to gross pay)
- Any above-award amounts
For a full payroll calculation, use the Fair Work Pay and Conditions Tool or speak with a payroll specialist. See the Pay Rates page for full allowance amounts.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides an estimate based on the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (MA000100) rates operative from 1 July 2025. It is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Always verify rates at fairwork.gov.au before processing payroll. Teiro is not a registered tax agent, accountant, or legal adviser.