Hospitality salaries
Hotel Housekeeping Salary in Australia
Housekeeping staff keep hotel rooms and public areas spotless — the detail that defines a guest’s stay. It’s steady, hands-on work available across hotels, resorts and serviced apartments in Australia.
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 hotel housekeepings actually earn on Tavro
Hotel Housekeeping pay — frequently asked questions
What is the award rate for a hotel housekeeping in Australia?
Under the Fair Work Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009), the base rate for a hotel housekeeping 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 hotel housekeeping earn per year?
A full-time hotel housekeeping 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 hotel housekeepings 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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