Car Parking 2025 Pay Rates (MA000095)

Plain-English Summary

Who does this award cover?

The Car Parking covers employees in the car parking industry, including car park attendants, parking officers, cashiers, valet parking staff, and car park managers. If you work in a commercial car park, parking station, or valet parking operation, this award applies to you. It covers approximately 8,000 workers across Australia.

This award does NOT cover council parking inspectors issuing infringements (Local Government Industry Award, MA000112), security guards at car parks (Security Services Industry Award, MA000016), or airport parking staff employed by the airport (Airport Employees Award, MA000049). See clause 4.1 for the full coverage terms.

How classification levels work

Classifications cover roles from entry-level car park attendant through to cashier, valet parker, and supervisor. Shiftworkers and non-shiftworkers have different provisions.

Key features of this award

Car parks often operate 24/7. The award includes shiftwork provisions with afternoon/night shift and non-alternating night shift penalties. The penalty rate structure differs for shiftworkers and non-shiftworkers.

Classification Levels and Base Rates

All rates effective 1 July 2025. Source: Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review 2024-25.

Refer to the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000095 for current dollar amounts for each classification level. Hourly rate = weekly rate / 38. Casual rate = hourly rate x 1.25.

Penalty Rates

Penalty rate multipliers from the Fair Work Commission penalty rate schedule for MA000095. All penalties are calculated on the base hourly rate.

The award specifies penalty rates ranging from 100% to 275% depending on when and how you work.

Full-Time and Part-Time Employees

Casual Employees

Penalty rate categories in this award

The following penalty rate descriptions apply under MA000095:

• Afternoon or night shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Saturday - after 2 hours
• Monday to Saturday - first 2 hours
• Monday to Sunday - after 2 hours
• Monday to Sunday - first 2 hours
• Non-alternating night shift
• Ordinary hours
• Public holiday
• Saturday
• Saturday and Sunday
• Sunday

Casual penalty rates include the 25% casual loading. Refer to the specific award clauses for exact percentages applicable to each classification level and employment type.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Casual worker on a Sunday

A casual employee working a 3 hours-hour minimum shift on a Sunday.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000095 pay guide
• Sunday casual rate: base rate x Sunday casual penalty percentage
• Minimum payment: Sunday casual rate x 3 hours hours
• Clause reference: refer to casual penalty rates clause

Example 2: Full-time worker on a public holiday

A full-time employee working an 8-hour public holiday shift.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000095 pay guide
• Public holiday rate: base rate x public holiday percentage (up to 275%)
• Total: public holiday rate x 8 hours
• Clause reference: refer to public holiday clause

Example 3: Part-time worker with overtime

A part-time employee who works 2 hours beyond their rostered hours on a weekday.

• Base hourly rate: refer to your classification level in the MA000095 pay guide
• Overtime rate: base rate x overtime percentage
• Clause reference: refer to overtime clause

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do car park attendants get night shift penalties?

Yes, shiftworkers receive afternoon or night shift penalties. Non-alternating (permanent) night shift workers receive a higher penalty than rotating night shift workers.

2. What about valet parking staff?

Yes, valet parking employees are covered by this award, classified at the appropriate level.

3. Is weekend work paid at penalty rates?

Yes, Saturday and Sunday work attract penalty rates. The specific rates differ depending on whether you are a shiftworker or non-shiftworker.

4. What is the minimum shift length under this award?

The minimum engagement for casual and part-time employees is 3 hours per shift. Even if you are sent home early, you must be paid for the minimum shift length.

5. How do I check my exact pay rate?

Use our free calculator or refer to the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000095. You can also contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 for free advice.

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Rates current as of 1 July 2025. Source: Fair Work Commission, CC BY 4.0. This information is general in nature and is not legal advice. Always verify rates against the Fair Work Ombudsman's Pay and Conditions Tool (PACT) at calculate.fairwork.gov.au.