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SCHADS Pay Rate Calculator 2025‑26
Calculate the correct minimum pay rate for disability support workers under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS Award MA000100). Select a classification level, employment type, and shift day to get the loaded hourly rate and total shift cost — including penalty rates and casual loading.
Calculated rates
Rates are indicative. Always verify against the current Fair Work pay guide before processing payroll.
How SCHADS pay rates work
The SCHADS Award sets minimum pay rates for workers in disability, community services, and home care. Rates are reviewed annually by the Fair Work Commission and typically increase from 1 July each year.
Classification levels
Workers are classified into six levels (CSE Level 1–6) based on their qualifications, responsibilities, and experience. Most entry-level disability support workers start at Level 1 or 2. Workers with a Certificate III in Individual Support or similar typically sit at Level 2.
| Level | Weekday rate | Saturday (×1.5) | Sunday (×1.75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $26.41 | $39.62 | $46.22 |
| Level 2 | $27.69 | $41.54 | $48.46 |
| Level 3 | $29.13 | $43.70 | $50.98 |
| Level 4 | $30.75 | $46.13 | $53.81 |
| Level 5 | $33.73 | $50.59 | $59.03 |
| Level 6 | $37.35 | $56.03 | $65.36 |
Penalty rates
The SCHADS Award applies penalty rate multipliers for working outside ordinary weekday hours. Saturday shifts attract 150% of the base rate; Sunday shifts attract 175%. Public holiday shifts attract 225%, with a minimum 3-hour payment. Evening shifts (after 8pm on weekdays) attract 115% of the base rate.
Casual loading
Casual employees receive a 25% loading on top of their ordinary hourly rate — including on penalty rate shifts. The loading compensates for the lack of paid leave entitlements. Casual workers also have a minimum engagement of 3 hours per shift.
Common questions
Are these rates current?
The rates shown are for the 2025-26 financial year (effective 1 July 2025). The Fair Work Commission reviews minimum pay rates annually. Always verify against the current Fair Work pay guide before processing payroll.
Does this calculator include allowances?
This calculator covers base rates, penalty multipliers, and casual loading. It does not include travel allowances, broken shift allowances, sleepover allowances, or other SCHADS allowances. Refer to the full SCHADS Award document for those.
What about NDIS pricing — will this match my NDIS claim?
SCHADS minimum pay rates and NDIS price limits are separate frameworks. NDIS prices represent the maximum a provider can claim, not the worker's wage. The difference funds on-costs, overheads, and margin. Use our NDIS Shift Cost Estimator to see what you can claim.
Who does the SCHADS Award cover?
The SCHADS Award covers employees working in disability support, community services, aged care, and home care — including support workers, case managers, and allied health assistants employed by organisations in those sectors.
Teiro calculates SCHADS rates automatically
When you build a roster in Teiro, the correct pay rate — including penalty rates, casual loading, and allowances — is calculated automatically based on the shift. No manual lookups, no payroll errors.
No lock-in. No setup fee.
Rates are based on the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (MA000100), effective 1 July 2025. Rates are indicative only — always verify against the current Fair Work pay guide before processing payroll. Teiro does not provide legal or payroll advice.