Hospitality salaries
Club Steward Salary in Australia
Club stewards keep members’ clubs running — service, bar, functions and the little things that make members feel at home. It’s a versatile role in Australia’s RSLs, sports and community clubs.
Fair Work award base rate
Award base — full-time
$27.86/hr
Award base — casual
$34.83/hr
Full-time (annual)
$55,051/yr
MA000009 base rate (classification L4), effective 1 July 2025. Excludes evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties — verify your classification at fairwork.gov.au.
What club stewards actually earn on Tavro
Club Steward pay — frequently asked questions
What is the award rate for a club steward in Australia?
Under the Fair Work Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009), the base rate for a club steward is about $27.86/hr full-time, or $34.83/hr casual (which includes the 25% casual loading), as at 1 July 2025. These are base weekday rates — evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties are paid on top.
How much does a club steward earn per year?
A full-time club steward on the award base rate earns roughly $55,051 per year before penalties, superannuation and overtime. Actual pay varies by venue, experience and hours — on Tavro every listing shows the salary upfront.
Do club stewards 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.
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