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Hospitality Payslip Generator Australia — Award Compliant 2025–26
Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 (MA000009) · Penalty rates · 25% casual loading · Split shift allowance · 12% super · Free preview · PDF from $4.99 · No signup
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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
How to Generate a Hospitality Payslip in 3 Minutes
Every step maps directly to the requirements under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 (MA000009) and Fair Work Regulations 2009, Reg 3.46.
Enter employer and employee details
Add your ABN (mandatory under Reg 3.46), business name, and employee full name. Select their Hospitality Award classification level (1–6) and employment type — casual, part-time, or full-time. Classification determines the base rate for all subsequent calculations.
Set pay period and ordinary hours
Choose pay period start and end dates. Enter ordinary weekday hours worked between 7 am–7 pm. The Level 1 weekday base rate is $24.95/hr (from 1 July 2025); casual Level 1 is $31.19/hr including 25% loading.
Add penalty rates and allowances
Enter Saturday hours (125%), Sunday hours (150%), public holiday hours (225%), evening hours after 7 pm (+$2.81/hr), and early morning hours before 7 am (+$4.22/hr) as separate line items. Add split shift allowance ($14.12 or $22.52) if applicable.
Add overtime (if applicable)
Enter overtime hours separately: first 2 hours at 150%, subsequent hours at 200%. Overtime triggers after 8 hours in a day or 38 hours in a week. Each rate tier must be a distinct line item on the payslip.
Enter PAYG, super, and download
Add PAYG tax withheld (use the ATO Tax Withheld Calculator for accuracy). Add superannuation at 12% with the fund name — both are mandatory payslip fields. Preview live, then download a Fair Work–compliant PDF from $4.99. No login required.
AWARD REFERENCE — UPDATED 1 JULY 2025
Hospitality Award Pay Rates 2025–26: All Levels and Shift Types
The rates below are the minimum hourly rates under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 (MA000009), effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2025. Casual rates include the mandatory 25% loading. All rates must appear as separate line items on payslips — blended flat rates are non-compliant.
| Level | Role (Examples) | Base (Perm) | Casual Rate | Saturday (Perm) | Sunday (Perm) | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Food & Beverage Attendant Gr. 1 / Kitchen Attendant Gr. 1 | $24.95 | $31.19 | $31.19 | $37.43 | $56.14 |
| Level 2 | Food & Beverage Attendant Gr. 2 / Guest Services (General) | $25.83 | $32.29 | $32.29 | $38.75 | $58.12 |
| Level 3 | Food & Beverage Supervisor / Barista / Cook Gr. 1 | $26.73 | $33.41 | $33.41 | $40.10 | $60.14 |
| Level 4 | Cook (Tradesperson) Gr. 1 / Qualified Tradesperson | $28.17 | $35.21 | $35.21 | $42.26 | $63.38 |
| Level 5 | Cook (Tradesperson) Gr. 3 / Senior Supervisor | $29.18 | $36.48 | $36.48 | $43.77 | $65.66 |
| Level 6 | Cook (Tradesperson) Gr. 5 / Head Chef | $30.68 | $38.35 | $38.35 | $46.02 | $69.03 |
⚠️ Saturday and Sunday rates shown are for permanent employees. Casual Saturday = base casual rate × 1.25; Casual Sunday = base casual rate × 1.5. Always verify at fairwork.gov.au/MA000009.
PAYSLIP COMPLIANCE
Weekend Penalty Rates and Shift Allowances Under the Hospitality Award
The Hospitality Award has some of the most complex penalty rate structures in Australia. The table below covers every rate type a payslip must separately disclose. Missing any single rate type — or combining them into a blended rate — is a compliance breach under Fair Work Regulations 2009.
| Shift Type | Permanent Rate | Casual Rate | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours (Mon–Fri, 7 am–7 pm) | 100% | 125% | Casual loading included in casual rate |
| Evening — Mon to Fri (7 pm–midnight) | +$2.81/hr allowance | +$2.81/hr allowance | Added on top of applicable rate; not a multiplier |
| Early morning — Mon to Fri (midnight–7 am) | +$4.22/hr allowance | +$4.22/hr allowance | Added on top of applicable rate |
| Saturday | 125% | 125% + 25% loading | Casual Saturday = 156.25% effective |
| Sunday | 150% | 150% + 25% loading | Casual Sunday = 187.5% effective |
| Public Holiday | 225% | 225% + 25% loading | Most common public holiday rate under HIGA |
| Overtime — first 2 hours | 150% | 150% | After 8 hrs/day or 38 hrs/week |
| Overtime — after 2 hours | 200% | 200% | Double time applies |
Split Shift Allowance — Clause 26.14, HIGA (from 1 July 2025)
A split shift occurs when an employee works two separate periods in one day with an unpaid break between them that is longer than a normal meal break. The allowance below applies when the gap between the two shift periods exceeds 2 hours:
Gap between shift periods
2 hours to 4 hours
$14.12 per shift
Paid in addition to all wage earnings for the day
Gap between shift periods
Over 4 hours
$22.52 per shift
Most common for breakfast + dinner shift pattern
Source: Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020, clause 26.14 — Fair Work Australia ↗
REAL EXAMPLES
Restaurant, Cafe, Bartender and Chef Payslip Examples
These examples use exact 2025–26 Hospitality Award rates. Each line item reflects what must appear separately on a compliant payslip. Do not combine penalty rate earnings into a single "total hours" figure.
LEGAL CONTEXT
Hospitality Payroll Compliance: Fair Work Act Requirements
Under the Fair Work Act 2009 (s536) and Fair Work Regulations 2009 (Reg 3.46), all hospitality employers under the national workplace relations system must issue payslips to every employee within one working day of each pay day. The Hospitality Award adds further mandatory payslip line item obligations for every rate type worked.
Timing
Payslips must be issued within one working day of each pay day under Fair Work Act 2009 (s536). This applies to every shift worker, casual, part-time, and full-time hospitality employee.
Separate line items
Every rate type must be a distinct line item: base rate, casual loading, Saturday penalty, Sunday penalty, public holiday penalty, evening allowance, overtime — each on its own line. A single blended rate is non-compliant unless under a formal annualised salary arrangement.
Penalties for non-compliance
Failing to issue a payslip or issuing one with false information carries civil penalties of up to $16,500 per contravention (individual) and $82,500 per contravention (body corporate). The Fair Work Ombudsman actively audits hospitality businesses.
Super from 1 July 2025
The super guarantee is 12% (up from 11.5% in FY2024–25). The dollar amount and fund name must appear on every payslip. All casual and part-time hospitality workers are super-eligible regardless of earnings (the $450/month threshold was removed in July 2022).
⚠️ This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal, tax, or payroll advice. Always verify current Award rates and obligations at fairwork.gov.au.
USE CASES
Who Uses This Hospitality Payslip Generator?
Bars & Nightclubs
Bartender and security staff payslips with late-night penalty rates, overtime, and public holiday calculations — all as separate line items as required.
Hotels & Accommodation
Multi-role payslips covering front office staff, housekeeping, concierge, and F&B teams. Covers all HIGA classification levels 1–6.
Event & Catering Businesses
Casual and short-term shift payslips for event staff, including public holiday rates for Christmas and New Year events — the highest-cost pay periods in hospitality.
Sole Trader Cafe Operators
Issue legally compliant payslips to your employees as a small cafe operator without investing in a full payroll platform before you need one.
Payroll Admins & Bookkeepers
Quickly produce corrected payslips for hospitality clients during audits, Fair Work investigations, or staff disputes over unpaid penalty rates.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Hospitality Payslip Generator — Common Questions
What award covers most hospitality workers in Australia?
Most cafe, bar, restaurant, and accommodation workers are covered by the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 (MA000009), administered by the Fair Work Commission. Stand-alone restaurants may fall under the Restaurant Industry Award (MA000003) instead — check your specific venue type at fairwork.gov.au/awards-and-agreements. Rates under both awards are very similar but not identical.
What are the Hospitality Award penalty rates for weekends in 2025–26?
Under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020, permanent employees earn 125% of their base rate for Saturday work and 150% for Sunday work. Casual employees earn these penalties on top of their casual-loaded rate. A Level 1 casual employee working a Sunday earns $31.19 base casual rate × 1.5 = $46.79/hr. Public holiday work is paid at 225% of the base rate for permanent employees.
How is casual loading calculated on a hospitality payslip?
Casual loading in hospitality is 25% added to the base ordinary hourly rate. For a Level 1 employee, that is $24.95 × 1.25 = $31.19/hr on ordinary weekday hours. The 25% loading compensates for the absence of paid leave entitlements. It must appear as a separate line item on the payslip — a single blended flat rate is non-compliant unless you hold a formal annualised salary arrangement that fully compensates for all penalties and loading.
What is a split shift and how is it shown on a hospitality payslip?
A split shift occurs when an employee works two separate periods in a single day with an unpaid break between them — for example, a breakfast shift from 7 am to 11 am and an evening shift from 6 pm to 10 pm. Under clause 26.14 of the Hospitality Award, a split shift allowance applies when the gap between periods exceeds 2 hours. As of 1 July 2025, the allowance is $14.12 for a gap of 2–4 hours and $22.52 for a gap over 4 hours. These amounts must be shown as a separate "Split Shift Allowance" line item on the payslip.
Does a casual hospitality worker get a payslip?
Yes — without exception. Under the Fair Work Act 2009 (s536), all employees including casuals must receive a payslip within one working day of each pay day. Hospitality casuals employed on a shift-by-shift basis are sometimes not issued payslips, which constitutes a breach of the Act and can result in civil penalties of up to $16,500 per contravention for an individual. Payslips must show the 25% casual loading as a distinct line item.
What is the superannuation rate for hospitality workers in 2025–26?
The superannuation guarantee rate is 12% from 1 July 2025 (increased from 11.5% in FY2024–25). This applies to all eligible employees including part-time and casual hospitality workers who earn $450 or more per month (the $450 threshold was removed in July 2022 — all earnings are now super-eligible). The dollar contribution amount and the super fund name are both mandatory fields on every payslip.
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