Manufacturing · South Australia
Manufacturing SA Labour Hire Rates 2026
$47.32 – $54.12/hr ex-GST
EIR's 2026 published charge rates for general manufacturing labour hire in South Australia. Covering production, assembly, and process worker roles across Greater Adelaide and regional SA. All rates are all-inclusive: base pay, 12% superannuation, ReturnToWorkSA workers' compensation, SA payroll tax (4.95%), casual loading, and EIR's agency margin. GST is not included.
Current Charge Rates
All rates ex-GST · Award: Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020 · Effective July 2026
| Role / Classification | Standard | 1.5× OT | 2× OT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Production Worker C14 (entry level) | $47.32/hr | $63.37/hr | $84.49/hr |
| Production Worker C13 | $48.59/hr | $65.09/hr | $86.77/hr |
| Production Worker C12 | $49.77/hr | $66.66/hr | $88.87/hr |
| Production Worker C11 | $51.40/hr | $68.84/hr | $91.79/hr |
| Production Worker C10 | $54.12/hr | $72.49/hr | $96.64/hr |
All rates are all-inclusive: base Award or EBA pay, 12% superannuation (SG), ReturnToWorkSA workers' compensation premium, state payroll tax, 25% casual loading, public liability insurance, and EIR's agency margin. GST is not included and will be added to invoices.
What's included in the charge rate?
- ✓Award or EBA base wage (set by Fair Work Australia)
- ✓12% superannuation (Superannuation Guarantee)
- ✓ReturnToWorkSA workers' compensation insurance
- ✓South Australia payroll tax (4.95%)
- ✓25% casual loading
- ✓Public liability and professional indemnity insurance
- ✓EIR Labour Hire agency margin
You do not need to manage payroll, super, workers' comp claims, or employment obligations for labour hire workers. EIR is the employer of record — your obligation is to provide a safe workplace.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manufacturing worker cost through labour hire in Adelaide?
Manufacturing production workers through EIR in SA cost between $47.32/hr (C14 entry level) and $54.12/hr (C10) ex-GST at standard time. Rates include 12% super, ReturnToWorkSA premium, SA payroll tax, and EIR's margin.
What is the minimum manufacturing labour hire rate in South Australia?
The minimum published rack rate for a C14 entry-level production worker through EIR in SA is $47.32/hr ex-GST at standard time. This is the base for unskilled production, general assembly, and line work roles.
How do SA manufacturing rates compare to QLD?
SA and QLD manufacturing rates are very close. A C14 worker costs $47.32/hr in SA vs $46.70/hr in QLD — a difference of $0.62/hr, reflecting QLD's slightly lower payroll tax rate (4.75% vs SA's 4.95%). C10 is $54.12/hr in SA vs $53.41/hr in QLD.
Other sector rate guides
- Construction NSW — $57 – $95/hr ex-GST
- Construction SA — $56.50 – $80.50/hr ex-GST
- EBA Adelaide — $83.70 – $95.13/hr ex-GST
- Food and Bev QLD — $48.60 – $57.35/hr ex-GST
- Food and Bev SA — $45.35 – $53.53/hr ex-GST
- Manufacturing QLD — $46.70 – $53.41/hr ex-GST
- NSW Restoration — $52.50 – $54.20/hr ex-GST
- Restoration QLD — $50.51 – $54.70/hr ex-GST
- Restoration SA — $50.69 – $52.35/hr ex-GST
- Roads and Transport — $49.39 – $51.15/hr ex-GST
- SA Civil — $53.54 – $73.02/hr ex-GST
- Storage and Warehouse QLD — $47.81 – $54.27/hr ex-GST
- Storage and Warehouse SA — $50.81 – $52.73/hr ex-GST
See also: Full 2026 Labour Hire Rates Guide and Labour Hire Rates by State.
Need a site-specific quote?
These are published rack rates. Your actual rate may differ based on shift volume, site location, EBA coverage, and role mix. Call EIR for a tailored quote — usually confirmed within the hour.
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Rates effective July 2026. EIR reviews charge rates annually and following Fair Work Australia wage decisions. Last updated 27 July 2026. All rates exclude GST.