Live New South Wales pay rates for general farm hands, sourced directly from the Fair Work Pastoral Award (MA000035). Updated for the 2025–2026 financial year.
As of 1 July 2025, the base hourly rate for general farm hands working under the Pastoral Award (MA000035) classification "Farm Hand Level 1" is $24.95/hr in New South Wales. Casual employees receive a 25% loading on top.
Hourly rates are largely standardised by the federal Modern Award, but seasonal demand and remoteness allowances cause real-world variation between states.
| State | Hourly base | Weekly (38hr) |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria | $24.95/hr | $948.10/wk |
| New South Wales This page | $24.95/hr | $948.10/wk |
| Queensland | $25.45/hr | $967.06/wk |
| South Australia | $24.45/hr | $929.14/wk |
| Western Australia | $26.20/hr | $995.51/wk |
| Tasmania | $23.95/hr | $910.18/wk |
Rates shown are estimates based on the published Modern Award + per-state demand multipliers. Always confirm pay against the latest Fair Work Ombudsman figures before signing.
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Classification: Farm Hand Level 1
Effective from: 1 July 2025 (next review July 2026)
Source: Fair Work Commission — National Wage Decision 2025
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