Hospitality salaries
Venue Manager Salary in Australia
Venue managers oversee an entire hospitality operation — often bar, kitchen, floor and events under one roof. It’s a senior role accountable for the venue’s performance, team and compliance.
Fair Work award base rate
Award base — full-time
$32.12/hr
Award base — casual
$40.15/hr
Full-time (annual)
$63,469/yr
MA000009 base rate (classification L6), effective 1 July 2025. Excludes evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties — verify your classification at fairwork.gov.au.
What venue managers actually earn on Tavro
Venue Manager pay — frequently asked questions
What is the award rate for a venue manager in Australia?
Under the Fair Work Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009), the base rate for a venue manager is about $32.12/hr full-time, or $40.15/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 venue manager earn per year?
A full-time venue manager on the award base rate earns roughly $63,469 per year before penalties, superannuation and overtime. Actual pay varies by venue, experience and hours — on Tavro every listing shows the salary upfront.
Do venue managers 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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