SCHADS Pay Point Progression Calculator
CrossVault's SCHADS pay point progression calculator estimates when a worker should move to the next pay point and what a missed progression may be worth. It covers the standard 12-month anniversary rule and the SACS Level 1 1,976-hour rule, with a default rate gap of $1.14/hour for the SACS Level 2.1 to 2.2 step at 1 July 2026 rates.
Quick Facts
- Standard progression
- 12 months plus competency / satisfactory performance
- SACS Level 1 part-time
- 1,976 hours of industry experience
- Default rate gap
- $1.14/hr (SACS L2.1 -> L2.2)
- Penalties multiply the gap
- Weekend, PH and overtime underpayment may be higher
- Movement to higher level
- Promotion or reclassification only
- Clause
- SCHADS cl.13.3 and Schedule B.1.3(d)
Tools & Resources
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SCHADS AI Assistant
Get instant answers to award questions.
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Timesheet Validator
Check timesheets for compliance.
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Free Payslip Check
For workers: compare your payslip to the award minimums.
Estimate Progression Timing and Back Pay
Used only for the 1,976-hour rule.
Set to 0 for ordinary-hours only.
| Progression trigger | |
| Estimated weeks late | |
| Weekly ordinary gap |
This estimates a rate-gap exposure. It does not decide whether competency/satisfactory performance was met, and it does not reclassify a worker to a higher level. Use actual payroll data for remediation.
Which rate gap should you enter?
Home care changes from October 2026
Why the uplift matters
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is SCHADS pay point progression automatic after 12 months?
- For a competent employee with satisfactory performance, the 12-month anniversary is the trigger for eligibility. Employers need a documented performance basis if they withhold progression.
- What is the 1,976-hour rule?
- SACS Level 1 part-time employees progress after 1,976 hours of industry experience, which is the 38-hour full-time year equivalent. Relevant prior industry experience may count.
- Does progression move someone from Level 2 to Level 3?
- No. Progression moves between pay points within a level. Movement to a higher level is a promotion or reclassification based on duties.
- Why does the calculator include penalties and overtime?
- Because a missed pay point lowers the base rate used to calculate weekend, public holiday and overtime pay. A full back-pay calculation should recompute those lines, not just ordinary hours.
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