What is the SCHADS Level 4 salary?

The exact minimum rate for SCHADS Level 4 is not specified in the search results. The Fair Work Commission publishes detailed rates in the Modern Awards Pay Database, but the data files were not included in the provided information. The SCHADS Award covers social, community, home care and disability services employees, and rates are updated each year through the Annual Wage Review. From 1 July 2026, award minimums increased by 4.75%.

How does the SCHADS Level 4 salary compare to the national full-time average?

Without a specific figure for SCHADS Level 4, a direct comparison is not possible. The national full-time adult ordinary-time average is $2,083.70 per week ($108,352 per year) according to the ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026. This is the benchmark used by Average line. For context, the full-time median is about $90,532 per year, and the all-employees median is about $74,100 per year (ABS Employee earnings, August 2025).

Where can I find the official SCHADS Level 4 pay rate?

The official minimum rates for SCHADS classifications are published by the Fair Work Commission in the Modern Awards Pay Database. The Fair Work Ombudsman also provides pay guides and a Pay and Conditions Tool. You can check the SCHADS Award directly or use the Fair Work Ombudsman's online resources. Note that enterprise agreements may override award rates.

SCHADS Level 4 Salary: How It Compares to the Australian Full-Time Average

SCHADS Level 4 Salary and the National Full-Time Average

The SCHADS Award (Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award) covers a wide range of workers in community services, disability support, and home care. Level 4 is a classification within this award, typically for experienced workers who may supervise others or perform complex tasks. However, the exact minimum salary for SCHADS Level 4 is not readily available from the search results provided. The Fair Work Commission's Modern Awards Pay Database contains the calculated rates, but the data files were not included in this summary.

Where the National Average Stands

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) publishes Average Weekly Earnings twice a year. The latest release for May 2026 shows that full-time adult ordinary-time earnings averaged $2,083.70 per week. On a 38-hour week, that equates to about $54.83 per hour and an annual salary of approximately $108,352 (multiplying by 52 weeks). This figure is the benchmark used by Average line to show how a given salary compares to the national full-time average.

For a broader perspective, the full-time median earnings (from the ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey, August 2025) are about $90,532 per year, while the all-employees median (including part-time and casual) is about $74,100 per year. These medians give a sense of the middle of the earnings distribution, whereas the average is pulled higher by top earners.

SCHADS Award Rates and Recent Changes

The Fair Work Ombudsman notes that from 1 December 2026, home care disability employees covered by the SCHADS Award will receive an initial increase of up to 15% to their minimum award rates. Other changes start from 1 October 2027. The Fair Work Commission's Annual Wage Review for 2026 increased award minimums by 4.75% from 1 July 2026. This means that any SCHADS Level 4 rate would have been adjusted upward from the previous year's rate.

Because the exact Level 4 rate is not published in the provided sources, we cannot say precisely how it compares to the national average. However, many SCHADS roles are in the community and disability sector, which historically pays below the all-employees average. The upcoming 15% increase for home care disability employees may bring some classifications closer to the national average.

State and Territory Averages

The national full-time average varies across states and territories. According to the ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026, the state averages (full-time adult ordinary-time earnings, annualised) are:

New South Wales: about $109,658
Victoria: about $106,137
Queensland: about $106,064
South Australia: about $102,450
Western Australia: about $115,825
Tasmania: about $96,008
Northern Territory: about $103,173
Australian Capital Territory: about $119,090

If you are comparing a SCHADS Level 4 salary, it is useful to consider the state where you work. For example, a salary that is below the national average might be closer to the Tasmanian average, or further below the ACT average.

Minimum Wage Context

The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, $1,004.90 per week, or about $52,255 per year on a 38-hour week. Award rates, including SCHADS, are generally higher than the minimum wage. The 4.75% increase to award rates in 2026 means that SCHADS Level 4 would be above the minimum wage, but the exact margin is unknown without the specific rate.

How to Check Your Pay

If you are employed under the SCHADS Award, your employer must pay at least the minimum rate for your classification. You can use the Fair Work Ombudsman's Pay and Conditions Tool or download the SCHADS Award pay guide. The Fair Work Commission's Modern Awards Pay Database also provides data in Excel format. Remember that enterprise agreements may set higher rates.

Placing a Salary on the Line

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Summary

While the exact SCHADS Level 4 salary is not available from the provided sources, the national full-time average of $108,352 per year serves as a key benchmark. The SCHADS Award is undergoing significant changes, including a 15% increase for home care disability employees from December 2026. For the most accurate and up-to-date rates, refer to the Fair Work Commission or Fair Work Ombudsman.