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Casual Loading vs Permanent Employment Guide (2026–27)
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- Charlotte Smith
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Casual Loading vs Permanent Employment Guide
In the Australian workforce, employees are classified primarily as Casual, Full-Time Permanent, or Part-Time Permanent.
Casual vs Permanent Comparison
Casual employees receive a statutory 25% Casual Loading added to their baseline hourly award rate to compensate for having no paid leave.
Calculate your equivalent earnings using our free Casual Loading Calculator and Casual vs Permanent Calculator.