Hospitality salaries
Dishwasher Salary in Australia
Dishwashers (or stewards) keep the crockery, glassware and kitchen kit flowing during service. It’s an entry-level role that’s essential to every busy venue and a reliable foot in the door of hospitality.
Fair Work award base rate
Award base — full-time
$25.61/hr
Award base — casual
$32.01/hr
Full-time (annual)
$50,605/yr
MA000009 base rate (classification L2), effective 1 July 2025. Excludes evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties — verify your classification at fairwork.gov.au.
What dishwashers actually earn on Tavro
Dishwasher pay — frequently asked questions
What is the award rate for a dishwasher in Australia?
Under the Fair Work Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009), the base rate for a dishwasher is about $25.61/hr full-time, or $32.01/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 dishwasher earn per year?
A full-time dishwasher on the award base rate earns roughly $50,605 per year before penalties, superannuation and overtime. Actual pay varies by venue, experience and hours — on Tavro every listing shows the salary upfront.
Do dishwashers 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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