Hospitality salaries
Sommelier Salary in Australia
Sommeliers are wine specialists — curating lists, guiding guests and pairing wine with food. It’s a skilled, guest-facing role at restaurants and venues that take their wine seriously.
Fair Work award base rate
Award base — full-time
$29.54/hr
Award base — casual
$36.93/hr
Full-time (annual)
$58,371/yr
MA000009 base rate (classification L5), effective 1 July 2025. Excludes evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties — verify your classification at fairwork.gov.au.
What sommeliers actually earn on Tavro
Sommelier pay — frequently asked questions
What is the award rate for a sommelier in Australia?
Under the Fair Work Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009), the base rate for a sommelier is about $29.54/hr full-time, or $36.93/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 sommelier earn per year?
A full-time sommelier on the award base rate earns roughly $58,371 per year before penalties, superannuation and overtime. Actual pay varies by venue, experience and hours — on Tavro every listing shows the salary upfront.
Do sommeliers 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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