Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award: casual pay rates.
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2020 · Rates as at 1 July 2026, from MyGig’s award engine
The Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award covers electrical contracting industry employees.
Casual hourly rates under the Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award
| Classification | Casual $/hr |
|---|---|
| Electrical worker grade 1 | $34.41 |
| Electrical worker grade 2 | $34.69 |
| Electrical worker grade 3 (Includes industry allowance) | $35.80 |
| Electrical worker grade 3 (Includes industry and tool allowances) | $36.54 |
| Electrical worker grade 4 (Includes industry allowance) | $36.91 |
| Electrical worker grade 4 (Includes industry and tool allowances) | $37.64 |
| Electrical worker grade 5 (Includes industry and tool allowances) | $38.91 |
| Electrical worker grade 6 (Includes industry and tool allowances) | $40.06 |
| Electrical worker grade 5 (Includes industry, tool and electrician's l | $40.24 |
| Electrical worker grade 6 (Includes industry, tool and electrician's l | $41.39 |
| Electrical worker grade 7 (Includes industry and tool allowances) | $42.26 |
| Electrical worker grade 7 (Includes industry, tool and electrician's l | $43.59 |
Adult casual hourly rates including the 25% casual loading, effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026. Showing the 12 lowest-paid of 18 casual classifications in MyGig's award engine; the official pay guide has the full set. Source: MyGig award engine, built from Fair Work Commission pay guides. Penalties, overtime, and allowances apply on top per the award.
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