Restoration / Remediation · New South Wales
NSW Restoration Labour Hire Rates 2026
$52.50 – $54.20/hr ex-GST
EIR's 2026 published charge rates for restoration and remediation labour hire in New South Wales. Covering flood, fire, and mould remediation projects, asbestos make-safe, and construction services entry (CSE) roles across NSW. Rates are all-inclusive: base pay, 12% superannuation, icare NSW workers' compensation, NSW payroll tax (5.45%), casual loading, and EIR's agency margin. GST is not included.
Current Charge Rates
All rates ex-GST · Award: Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2020 / AS/NZS 4801 · Effective July 2026
| Role / Classification | Standard | 1.5× OT | 2× OT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Services Entry (CSE) Level 1 | $52.50/hr | $65.60/hr | $84.50/hr |
| Construction Services Entry (CSE) Level 2 | $54.20/hr | $67.80/hr | $87.20/hr |
All rates are all-inclusive: base Award or EBA pay, 12% superannuation (SG), icare NSW 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)
- ✓icare NSW workers' compensation insurance
- ✓New South Wales payroll tax (5.45%)
- ✓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 restoration labour hire cost in NSW?
Restoration and remediation workers (CSE Level 1) through EIR in NSW cost $52.50/hr ex-GST at standard time. CSE Level 2 is $54.20/hr. Overtime rates are $65.60–$67.80/hr (1.5×) and $84.50–$87.20/hr (2×).
What does CSE Level 1 vs Level 2 mean in restoration?
CSE (Construction Services Entry) levels reflect skill and site exposure in the restoration industry. Level 1 covers general demolition, strip-out, wet area make-safe, and debris removal. Level 2 adds drying monitoring, HEPA vacuum operation, and supervised structural drying tasks.
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
- Manufacturing SA — $47.32 – $54.12/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.