Real Estate Industry 2025 Pay Rates (MA000106)

Plain-English Summary

Who does this award cover?

The Real Estate Industry covers employees in the real estate industry, including real estate agents, property managers, leasing agents, auctioneers, and agency administrative staff. If you work at a real estate agency selling, managing, or leasing property, this award applies to you. It covers approximately 80,000 workers across Australia.

This award does NOT cover real estate developers (Building and Construction or professional awards), strata managers, or general clerical workers not in real estate agencies (Clerks Award, MA000002). See clause 4.1 for the full coverage terms.

How classification levels work

Classifications cover roles from entry-level agency assistant through to property manager, sales agent, and senior agent. Both adult and junior employee rates are specified.

Key features of this award

Real estate work commonly involves weekend open inspections and auctions. The award includes penalty rates for public holidays and specific overtime provisions for work on rostered days off.

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 MA000106 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 MA000106. All penalties are calculated on the base hourly rate.

The award specifies penalty rates ranging from 100% to 200% 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 MA000106:

• Junior hourly rate—ordinary hours
• Ordinary hours
• Overtime on rostered day off - Monday to Sunday - after 2 hours
• Overtime on rostered day off - Monday to Sunday - first 2 hours
• Overtime—Monday to Sunday on a rostered day off - After 2 hours
• Overtime—Monday to Sunday on a rostered day off - First 2 hours
• Overtime—public holidays
• Public holiday
• Public holidays
• Public holidays—ordinary hours

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 MA000106 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 MA000106 pay guide
• Public holiday rate: base rate x public holiday percentage (up to 200%)
• 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 MA000106 pay guide
• Overtime rate: base rate x overtime percentage
• Clause reference: refer to overtime clause

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do real estate agents get penalty rates for Saturday open homes?

Saturday work within ordinary hours does not attract a separate penalty, as the award provides for ordinary hours that may include Saturdays. Overtime rates apply for work beyond ordinary hours.

2. What about commission-based agents?

The award sets minimum pay rates. Commission arrangements must still ensure the employee receives at least the award minimum. If you are an employee, you are entitled to the award rates.

3. Are property managers covered?

Yes, property managers employed by real estate agencies are covered by this award, classified at the appropriate level.

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 MA000106. 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.