NDIS support worker rates 2026-27: weekday, evening, weekend, sleepover
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NDIS support worker rates 2026-27
NDIS support workers are paid a maximum of $73.58 per hour for weekday daytime shifts under plan management or NDIA management (support item 01_011_0107_1_1). These are the official price limits effective from 24 September 2026.
Rates by day and time
Support worker rates vary by day of the week and time of day:
| Time | National rate |
|---|---|
| Weekday daytime (6am–8pm) | $73.58/hr |
| Weekday evening (8pm–midnight) | $82.57/hr |
| Weekday night (midnight–6am) | $82.57/hr |
| Saturday | $103.54/hr |
| Sunday | $118.14/hr |
| Public holiday | $147.17/hr |
| Sleepover (per night) | $311.79 |
High intensity support
High intensity support work attracts a higher rate. For example:
- Weekday daytime high intensity: $79.60/hr
- Saturday high intensity: $111.88/hr
- Sunday high intensity: $127.68/hr
Remote and very remote areas
Rates are higher in remote and very remote areas to reflect the extra costs providers face. For example, weekday daytime standard support:
- National: $73.58/hr
- Remote: $88.30/hr (approx 20% higher)
- Very remote: $103.01/hr (approx 40% higher)
Self-managed plans
If you self-manage your plan (or the Core Supports budget category), you can negotiate rates directly with your support worker. The NDIS price limits don't apply to self-managed supports, but you're still limited by your total budget.
Calculate your shift costs
Use the Support Worker Rate Calculator to work out the cost of regular shifts based on the 2026-27 rates.
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Sources and effective dates
- NDIS Support Catalogue 2026-27
- NDIS Pricing Arrangements 2026-27 (effective 24 Sep 2026)
- Last checked: 16 October 2026
General information only: This guide provides general information about NDIS supports and is not personal advice. NDIS plans are individual. Check your plan, speak with your support coordinator or plan manager, or contact the NDIA if you're unsure what applies to you.