Hospitality salaries · MA000009
Cellar Hand Salary in Australia
Cellar hands keep a venue’s beverage operation stocked and pouring — managing kegs, deliveries and bar supply. It’s the behind-the-scenes role that keeps busy bars and pubs running.
Fair Work award base rate
Award base — full-time
$27.08/hr
Award base — casual
$33.85/hr
Full-time (annual)
$53,510/yr
MA000009 base rate (classification L2), effective 1 July 2026. Excludes evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties — verify your classification at fairwork.gov.au.
What cellar hands actually earn on Tavro
NO MEDIAN YET
Not enough live cellar hand listings to publish a median that would mean anything. The award floor above still applies.
Cellar Hand pay — frequently asked questions
What is the award rate for a cellar hand in Australia?
Under the Fair Work Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009), the base rate for a cellar hand is about $27.08/hr full-time, or $33.85/hr casual (which includes the 25% casual loading), as at 1 July 2026. These are base weekday rates — evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties are paid on top.
How much does a cellar hand earn per year?
A full-time cellar hand on the award base rate earns roughly $53,510 per year before penalties, superannuation and overtime. Actual pay varies by venue, experience and hours — on Tavro every listing shows the salary upfront.
Do cellar hands get penalty rates?
Yes. The figures above are base rates only. Under MA000009, hospitality staff are generally entitled to higher rates for evenings, weekends, public holidays and overtime. Check your exact entitlements at fairwork.gov.au.
Looking for cellar hand work?
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