Weekend Penalty Rate Calculator
Calculate weekend penalty pay by applying your Saturday or Sunday loading percentage to your base hourly rate for hours worked.
Your results
Calculation breakdown
- Penalty rate
- Penalty rate = base rate × (1 + loading %)
- Total pay
- Total pay = penalty rate × hours worked
Worked example
At a $30 base rate with a 50% Sunday loading, 8 hours of weekend work pays $360 instead of $240, an extra $120.
Assumptions
- Loading percentage should be confirmed against your award or agreement.
- Excludes any additional casual loading unless included in the entered percentage.
How this calculator works
Enter your base hourly rate, the hours worked on a weekend and the penalty loading percentage that applies under your award or agreement to calculate total weekend pay. Penalty rates vary widely by award, so the loading percentage is a fully editable input.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find my penalty rate percentage?
Check your modern award, enterprise agreement or Fair Work's Pay and Conditions Tool for the exact Saturday or Sunday loading that applies to you.
Is Sunday usually paid higher than Saturday?
In many awards Sunday rates are higher than Saturday, but this varies, so enter the specific percentage for the day you worked.
Does this include casual loading as well?
You can add casual loading into the total loading percentage entered if it stacks with the weekend penalty under your award.
Actual entitlements can depend on your award, enterprise agreement, contract, employment status and individual circumstances.