SCHADS Award pay calculator (MA000100)
Estimate hourly rates and total pay from the official Fair Work SCHADS pay guide, including casual loading and sleepover allowance.
These are the 2026-27 SCHADS Award rates. They apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 December 2026. Earlier pay periods use the previous Fair Work pay guide.
Disability support in community and group-home settings, case work, and other social and community services roles. Rates include the Equal Remuneration Order.
Ordinary Monday–Friday hours
Award afternoon shift rate
Award night shift rate
$62.87 allowance each
Pay estimate
Level 2 — pay point 1 · full-time and part-time ordinary hourly rates
| Band | Rate | Qty | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytime | $36.22/hr | 38 | $1,376.36 |
| Evening (afternoon shift) | $40.75/hr | 0 | $0.00 |
| Night shift | $41.65/hr | 0 | $0.00 |
| Saturday | $54.33/hr | 0 | $0.00 |
| Sunday | $72.44/hr | 0 | $0.00 |
| Public holiday | $90.55/hr | 0 | $0.00 |
| Sleepover | $62.87/sleepover | 0 | $0.00 |
Hours entered
38
Sleepovers
0
Total pay
$1,376.36
Estimate only — check the Fair Work pay guide and the SCHADS Award for your situation. Sleepover is the published allowance ($62.87 each). Work during a sleepover is paid separately under the award.
Most NDIS support worker wages sit under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (SCHADS Award, MA000100). This calculator uses the published Fair Work pay guide rates that apply from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 December 2026.
How the SCHADS Award rates work
Choose the award stream that matches the work. Social and community services (SACS) is the usual stream for disability support in community and group-home settings. Home care — disability applies to personal care and household support in a private residence.
Full-time and part-time employees use the same ordinary hourly rates. Casual employees are paid the published casual rates, which already include the 25% casual loading. Evening hours use the award afternoon shift rate. Night hours use the night shift rate.
Sleepover allowance
The pay guide lists a sleepover allowance of $62.87 for each sleepover. Enter the number of sleepovers, not hours. Work performed during a sleepover is paid separately under the award and is not included in this estimate.
What this calculator does not include
- Overtime, broken-shift allowances, on-call, first aid, laundry or vehicle allowances
- Enterprise agreements or above-award rates
- Superannuation, leave loading or tax
- Crisis accommodation, family day care or home care aged-care streams
Check the official pay guide
These figures are minimum award rates from the Fair Work pay guide published 18 September 2026. If the pay guide and this page differ, the award and the official pay guide apply. Use the Fair Work SCHADS pay guide and the consolidated MA000100 award to confirm classifications, penalty rates and allowances for your workplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which SCHADS stream should I use for NDIS support work?
SACS is the usual stream for disability support in community or group-home settings. Home care — disability is for personal care or household support in a private residence. Check the award classification definitions and your employment contract if you are unsure.
Do casual rates include the casual loading?
Yes. The casual hourly, Saturday, Sunday, public holiday and shift rates shown here are the published Fair Work pay-guide figures. They already include the 25% casual loading.
What counts as evening or night?
This calculator uses the pay guide afternoon shift rate for evening hours and the night shift rate for night hours. The award defines when those shift penalties apply. Check the award and the pay guide for the shift definitions that apply to the role.
Is the sleepover amount an hourly rate?
No. The official pay guide lists a sleepover allowance of $62.87 for each sleepover. Enter the number of sleepovers. Any work during the sleepover is paid separately under the award.
When do these rates apply?
First full pay period starting on or after 1 December 2026. Earlier pay periods may use the previous pay guide. The pay guide was published 18 September 2026.
Estimate only — check the Fair Work pay guide. This calculator uses published minimum award rates. It is not legal, payroll or industrial advice. Always confirm the current SCHADS Award (MA000100) rates, classifications and conditions in the official Fair Work pay guide and the award.
Official Sources
Fair Work Ombudsman Pay Guide — SCHADS Award [MA000100]
Effective: 1 December 2026 | Last checked: 16 October 2026
SCHADS Award [MA000100] — Fair Work Commission consolidated award
Effective: 1 December 2026 | Last checked: 16 October 2026
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