Hospitality salaries
Café Manager Salary in Australia
Café managers run the day-to-day of a café — the team, the roster, the coffee program and the numbers. It’s a hands-on leadership role that suits experienced hospitality workers ready to own a venue’s performance.
Fair Work award base rate
Award base — full-time
$32.12/hr
Award base — casual
$40.15/hr
Full-time (annual)
$63,469/yr
MA000009 base rate (classification L6), effective 1 July 2025. Excludes evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties — verify your classification at fairwork.gov.au.
What café managers actually earn on Tavro
Café Manager pay — frequently asked questions
What is the award rate for a café manager in Australia?
Under the Fair Work Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009), the base rate for a café manager is about $32.12/hr full-time, or $40.15/hr casual (which includes the 25% casual loading), as at 1 July 2025. These are base weekday rates — evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties are paid on top.
How much does a café manager earn per year?
A full-time café manager on the award base rate earns roughly $63,469 per year before penalties, superannuation and overtime. Actual pay varies by venue, experience and hours — on Tavro every listing shows the salary upfront.
Do café managers get penalty rates?
Yes. The figures above are base rates only. Under MA000009, hospitality staff are generally entitled to higher rates for evenings, weekends, public holidays and overtime. Check your exact entitlements at fairwork.gov.au.
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