Live Queensland pay rates for vineyard workers, sourced directly from the Fair Work Wine Industry Award (MA000090). Updated for the 2025–2026 financial year.
As of 1 July 2025, the base hourly rate for vineyard workers working under the Wine Industry Award (MA000090) classification "Level 2 — trained" is $27.13/hr in Queensland. 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 | $26.60/hr | $1010.80/wk |
| New South Wales | $26.60/hr | $1010.80/wk |
| Queensland This page | $27.13/hr | $1031.02/wk |
| South Australia | $26.07/hr | $990.58/wk |
| Western Australia | $27.93/hr | $1061.34/wk |
| Tasmania | $25.54/hr | $970.37/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: Level 2 — trained
Effective from: 1 July 2025 (next review July 2026)
Source: Fair Work Commission — National Wage Decision 2025
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