Level 1—Year 3 Pay Rate 2026
As of 1 July 2026, a Level 1—Year 3 under the Clerks—Private Sector Award (MA000002) earns a published minimum of $29.11 an hour ($1,106.20 a week, about $57,677 a year) full-time before tax.
The Clerks Private Sector Award covers office and administrative employees working for private businesses across almost every industry, wherever clerical work is the main duty. It applies to receptionists, data entry and payroll staff, accounts and bookkeeping clerks, administrative assistants, secretaries, call centre operators and office managers. The classifications reflect the level of skill, judgement and responsibility involved, from junior clerks doing routine tasks under supervision through to senior administrators who plan and coordinate the work of others. Public sector clerical staff, and clerical roles in industries that have their own specific award, are generally covered elsewhere.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $29.11 | $1,106.20 | $57,677 |
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | $36.39 | $43.67 |
| Sunday | $58.22 | $65.50 |
| Public holiday | $72.78 | $80.05 |
Most clerical work is done during ordinary business hours, but higher penalty rates can apply for work in the evenings, at night, on weekends and on public holidays, with overtime for hours worked beyond the standard week.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - first 2 hours | $43.67 |
| Monday to Saturday - after 2 hours | $58.22 |
| Sunday - all day | $58.22 |
| Public holiday | $72.78 |
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Common questions
How much does a Level 1—Year 3 get paid?
The published minimum for a Level 1—Year 3 is $29.11 an hour. For a full-time office worker on a standard week that comes to $1,106.20 a week, or about $57,677 a year. These rates took effect on 1 July 2026.
What are the weekend and public holiday rates?
Weekend and public holiday work usually attracts higher penalty rates than ordinary hours. For this role the published Saturday minimum is $36.39 an hour and the Sunday minimum is $58.22 an hour. Public holidays are paid at a higher rate again, with a published minimum of $72.78 an hour.
Rates current as of 1 July 2026. Source: Fair Work Commission — Modern Awards Pay Database. Last checked .
Source: Fair Work Commission — Modern Awards Pay Database for the Clerks—Private Sector Award (MA000002).
General information only — not legal, industrial or financial advice. These are the published minimum rates for information. Your modern award or enterprise agreement prevails if there is any inconsistency. Check the official source above or the Fair Work Ombudsman for your situation.