SCHADS Award pay rates are the minimum hourly and weekly rates for staff covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award. Rates depend on the employee’s classification level and pay point, with extra loadings for casuals, penalties (evenings, weekends, public holidays) and allowances. Fair Work updates the rates at least annually, usually on 1 July.
Where to find current SCHADS rates: SCHADS pay rates, casual loading, penalties and allowances are set by Fair Work and change at least annually (usually from the first full pay period on or after 1 July). Use the official Fair Work SCHADS Pay Guide and Pay & Conditions Tool for the current figures — always confirm before running pay. Employment Star configures and audits these rates in Employment Hero so your pay runs are correct every cycle.
Because rates change annually and vary by stream, level and pay point, we don’t publish a static rate table here — the authoritative figures live in the Fair Work guide above. If you’d like a tailored SCHADS rate summary for your roles, our payroll team can prepare and verify one for you.
Employment Star configures and audits SCHADS pay in Employment Hero so your rates are correct every pay run.
At least once a year, usually from the first full pay period on or after 1 July, when the Fair Work Commission’s annual wage review takes effect.
Their classification level and pay point — based on duties and responsibilities — plus casual loading, penalties and any allowances that apply to the shift.
Yes — casuals receive a loading on top of the base rate, in addition to applicable penalties.
The Fair Work SCHADS Pay Guide and Pay & Conditions Tool. Always check the current figures before running pay.
Yes — we audit your SCHADS configuration and past pay runs in Employment Hero and correct any errors.
