What is the typical hourly rate for a lollipop man?

Lollipop men (school crossing supervisors) are often covered by the Local Government Industry Award. Rates vary by classification and location. The National Minimum Wage is $26.44 per hour from July 2026, but award rates are higher. Check the relevant pay guide for your award.

Does a lollipop man get casual loading?

Many school crossing supervisors are employed casually and receive a 25% casual loading on top of the base rate. For example, if the base rate is $26.44, the casual rate is $33.05 per hour.

Is superannuation included in the hourly rate?

No. Superannuation is paid on top of your ordinary earnings. The super guarantee is 12% of your gross pay (up to the maximum contribution base). It is not part of the hourly rate.

Lollipop Man Salary: How to Convert Hourly Rates to Annual Pay (Including Casual Loading and Super)

A lollipop man earning the National Minimum Wage of $26.44 per hour for 38 hours a week would gross about $52,261 per year before tax, with super of $6,271 paid on top.

Understanding the Lollipop Man Salary

If you are looking at a lollipop man salary – whether you are a school crossing supervisor, an employer, or just curious – the key is to start with the hourly rate and work up to an annual figure. In Australia, most full‑time employees work a 38‑hour week, and the standard formula is:

Annual gross pay ≈ hourly rate × hours per week × 52

This article explains how that formula works, what happens when you add casual loading, and how superannuation is paid on top. We also compare the National Minimum Wage with award rates that may apply to lollipop men.

The Basic Calculation

Assume a 38‑hour week unless you know the actual hours. For a lollipop man earning the National Minimum Wage of $26.44 per hour (from 1 July 2026), the annual gross pay would be:

$26.44 × 38 × 52 = $52,261.44

That is the amount before tax and before super. If you are paid fortnightly, multiply the weekly amount by two: $1,004.90 × 2 = $2,009.80 per fortnight.

National Minimum Wage vs Award Rates

The National Minimum Wage is the legal floor for award‑free employees. However, most lollipop men are covered by an award – often the Local Government Industry Award or a state‑based industrial instrument. Award rates are usually higher than the National Minimum Wage. The Fair Work Ombudsman publishes pay guides for each award, and you should check the classification that matches your role.

From 1 July 2026, award minimum wages increased by 4.75%. So a lollipop man under an award may earn more than $26.44 per hour. Always use the correct award rate, not the National Minimum Wage, if an award applies.

Casual Loading: 25% on Top

Many school crossing supervisors are employed casually. Casual employees are entitled to a 25% loading on top of the base rate. The loading compensates for not receiving paid leave (annual leave, sick leave).

If the base rate is $26.44, the casual rate becomes:

$26.44 × 1.25 = $33.05 per hour

On the timesheet, you can enter your base hourly rate and check a box to add the 25% casual loading. Do not enter a rate that already includes casual loading – the tool adds it for you.

Using the casual rate, the annual gross pay becomes:

$33.05 × 38 × 52 = $65,326.80

That is a significant difference. For a lollipop man salary, casual loading can boost annual earnings by over $13,000 compared to the base rate.

Superannuation Paid on Top

Superannuation is not part of your hourly rate. Your employer must pay the super guarantee (currently 12% of your ordinary earnings) into a super fund on top of your gross pay. The super guarantee applies up to a maximum contribution base of $270,830 per year (2026‑27).

For a lollipop man earning the base National Minimum Wage ($52,261.44 gross), the super contribution would be:

$52,261.44 × 12% = $6,271.37

That is extra money for your retirement. The super is not deducted from your pay; it is an additional cost to the employer. When comparing a lollipop man salary with other jobs, remember that super is on top.

Tax and Take‑Home Pay

Once you have the annual gross figure, you can estimate tax using the 2026‑27 resident tax rates:

Nil tax on the first $18,200
15% on income from $18,201 to $45,000
30% on income from $45,001 to $135,000
37% on income from $135,001 to $190,000
45% on income above $190,000

Plus the Medicare levy of 2% (based on 2025‑26 single thresholds). The take-home pay page can help you estimate your net pay after tax and Medicare.

For a lollipop man earning $52,261.44 gross (base rate, no casual loading), the estimated tax would be:

$0 on first $18,200
15% on $26,800 ($45,000 – $18,200) = $4,020
30% on $7,261.44 ($52,261.44 – $45,000) = $2,178.43
Medicare levy 2% on $52,261.44 = $1,045.23
Total tax and Medicare ≈ $7,243.66
Take‑home pay ≈ $45,017.78 per year

If the same lollipop man is casual (earning $65,326.80), the tax would be higher, but so would the net pay.

Fortnightly Pay

Many employers pay fortnightly. To find your fortnightly gross, multiply the weekly amount by two. For the base National Minimum Wage:

$1,004.90 per week × 2 = $2,009.80 per fortnight

For the casual rate:

$1,256.13 per week × 2 = $2,512.26 per fortnight

Important Notes

The formula assumes the same rate every week, no unpaid overtime, no penalty rates, no allowances, and no salary sacrifice.
Super is estimated at 12% of ordinary earnings only, paid on top, and stops at the $270,830 maximum contribution base.
Tax uses the 2026‑27 resident scale with the full tax‑free threshold. Medicare uses the 2025‑26 single reduction thresholds because the 2026‑27 reduction thresholds were not confirmed here.
HELP, the Medicare levy surcharge, and salary packaging are not deducted.
This is an estimate, not a determination of your pay or tax.

For more details, see the reference tables on award rates and the minimum wage page. You can also use the timesheet to calculate your own annual pay with or without casual loading.