Support Coordinator Salary: Award Rates, Casual Loading and Annual Pay
A support coordinator salary under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2020 is typically based on a 38‑hour week, with hourly rates ranging from around $30 to $40 depending on classification and experience.
Understanding the Support Coordinator Salary
A support coordinator helps people with disability navigate the NDIS and connect with services. Their pay is set by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2020 (SCHADS Award), which is a modern award under the Fair Work Act. Because the role is often classified at Level 4 or Level 5 in the award, the support coordinator salary is higher than the National Minimum Wage.
How to Calculate Annual Pay from an Hourly Rate
The standard formula for converting an hourly rate to annual gross pay is:
hourly rate × hours per week × 52
For a full‑time employee, the award assumes 38 ordinary hours per week. So if a support coordinator earns $35.00 per hour, the annual gross pay would be:
$35.00 × 38 × 52 = $69,160
This calculation assumes the same rate every week, no unpaid overtime, no penalty rates, and no salary sacrifice. It is a starting point for comparing offers.
The Fortnightly View
Many employers pay fortnightly. To get the fortnightly gross, multiply the weekly pay by 2. Using the example above:
Weekly pay = $35.00 × 38 = $1,330 Fortnightly pay = $1,330 × 2 = $2,660
This can help when budgeting or comparing with a salary that is quoted per fortnight.
National Minimum Wage vs Award Rates
The National Minimum Wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour (or $1004.90 per week for 38 hours). This is the legal minimum for award/agreement‑free employees. However, support coordinators are covered by the SCHADS Award, which sets higher minimum rates. The Fair Work Commission’s Modern Awards Pay Database contains the current classifications and rates for the SCHADS Award. You can also use the pay guides from the Fair Work Ombudsman for a summary.
Casual Loading
If a support coordinator is employed as a casual, they are entitled to a 25% loading on top of the base hourly rate. This loading compensates for the lack of paid leave and other entitlements. For example, if the base rate is $35.00, the casual rate becomes $43.75 per hour. Our the timesheet has a checkbox to add 25% casual loading automatically. Never enter a rate that already includes the loading – use the base rate and let the tool add it.
Superannuation Paid on Top
Superannuation is not deducted from the hourly rate; it is paid on top. The Super Guarantee is 12% of ordinary earnings (as of 2026–27). So if a support coordinator’s gross annual pay is $69,160, the employer must contribute an additional $8,299.20 into the super fund. However, super is only paid on earnings up to the maximum contribution base of $270,830 per year. This extra amount is not included in the take‑home pay calculation but is part of the total remuneration package.
Tax and Medicare Levy
For the 2026–27 financial year, the resident tax rates are:
- $0 – $18,200: nil
- $18,201 – $45,000: 15% on the excess over $18,200
- $45,001 – $135,000: $4,020 plus 30% on the excess over $45,000
- $135,001 – $190,000: $31,020 plus 37% on the excess over $135,000
- $190,001+: $51,420 plus 45% on the excess over $190,000
Most employees also pay the Medicare levy of 2% of taxable income (reduced for low‑income earners). The tax estimates on this site use the 2025–26 single reduction thresholds because the 2026–27 thresholds were not confirmed at the time of reference. HELP repayments, the Medicare levy surcharge, and salary packaging are not deducted.
Average Weekly Earnings Context
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports Average Weekly Earnings for full‑time adult ordinary time employees at $2,083.70 per week (May 2026). For all employees (including part‑time), the average is $1,579.20 per week. A support coordinator salary at $35 per hour for 38 hours ($1,330 per week) is below the full‑time average but may be competitive depending on location and experience. Higher classifications (Level 5 or above) can push the weekly pay closer to the average.
Using the Timesheet Tool
To get a personalised estimate of your annual pay, tax, and super, use our the timesheet tool. Enter your base hourly rate (without casual loading) and select the casual loading checkbox if applicable. The tool will calculate gross annual pay, fortnightly pay, estimated tax, Medicare, and super. It also shows the difference between award rates and the National Minimum Wage.
Summary
- Support coordinator salary is determined by the SCHADS Award, not the National Minimum Wage.
- Use the formula hourly × 38 × 52 for full‑time annual gross.
- Casual employees get 25% loading on top of the base rate.
- Super is 12% of ordinary earnings, paid on top.
- Tax and Medicare are deducted from gross pay.
- Always check the latest award rates from the Fair Work Commission’s Modern Awards Pay Database or the Fair Work Ombudsman’s pay guides.
For more details on minimum wage, take‑home pay, and super, see our minimum wage and super and packaging pages.
Open the same rate on the home timesheet. Read the reference tables before treating a figure as your pay.