Gas Industry 2025 Pay Rates (MA000061)

Plain-English Summary

Who does this award cover?

The Gas Industry covers employees in the gas industry, including gas fitters, meter readers, network technicians, gas distribution workers, and customer service staff at gas utilities. If you work in gas distribution, reticulation, or supply, this award applies to you. It covers approximately 12,000 workers across Australia.

This award does NOT cover upstream oil and gas workers (Hydrocarbons Industry (Upstream) Award, MA000062), electrical power workers (Electrical Power Industry Award, MA000088), or general plumbers (Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award, MA000036). See clause 4.1 for the full coverage terms.

How classification levels work

Classifications cover roles from general worker through to gas fitter, network technician, and supervisor. Levels reflect qualifications and responsibilities in gas distribution and supply.

Key features of this award

Gas industry work includes emergency call-out for gas leaks and faults. The award includes provisions for overtime and shift penalties reflecting the essential nature of gas supply services.

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 MA000061 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 MA000061. 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 MA000061:

• Afternoon shift
• Early start - after 2 hours
• Early start - first 2 hours
• Monday to Saturday - after 2 hours
• Monday to Saturday - first 2 hours
• Night shift
• Ordinary hours
• Public holiday
• Saturday
• Sunday
• Sunday - all day

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 MA000061 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 MA000061 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 MA000061 pay guide
• Overtime rate: base rate x overtime percentage
• Clause reference: refer to overtime clause

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do gas workers get called out for emergencies?

Yes, gas emergency response may require call-outs outside normal hours. Overtime and penalty rates apply to emergency work.

2. Are gas meter readers covered?

Yes, meter readers employed by gas distribution companies are covered by this award.

3. What about gas appliance installers?

Gas fitters installing appliances as employees of a gas utility are covered. Independent gas fitters or those employed by plumbing companies may be covered by the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award instead.

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 MA000061. You can also contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 for free advice.

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Working in gas distribution and supply and want to know your exact pay rate? Use our free calculator to check.

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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.