Level 2 — Year 2 pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Level 2 — Year 2 under the Clerks—Private Sector Award (MA000002) from 1 July 2026: $1,139.90 a week full-time, $59,434 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $37.50 an hour, loading included.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $30.00 | $1,139.90 | $59,434 |
| Casual (loading included) | $37.50 | — | — |
How this rate compares
It ranks 6th of 10 distinct adult hourly rates in the Clerks—Private Sector Award.
The next rate up is Level 3 at $31.11 an hour, $1.11 (3.7%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Level 2 — Year 1 at $29.45 an hour, $0.55 (1.8%) lower.
It is $3.56 an hour (13.5%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.36 (4.7%) from $28.64 on 30 June 2026 to $30.00, and the full-time weekly rate rose $51.70.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hoursMonday to Friday | $30.00100% | $37.50125% |
| Saturday | $37.50125% | $45.00150% |
| Sunday | $60.00200% | $67.50225% |
| Public holiday | $75.00250% | $82.50275% |
Resulting hourly rates as published in the Fair Work Commission’s Modern Awards Pay Database. Casual figures include the casual loading. Percentages are of the minimum hourly rate.
A week with weekend shifts
| Hours | Rate | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 4 weekday hours | $37.50 | $150.00 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $45.00 | $360.00 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $67.50 | $540.00 |
| Total | $1,050.00 |
That week pays $1,050.00, which is $300.00 (40%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($750.00). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,139.90.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - first 2 hours | $45.00 | 150% |
| Monday to Saturday - after 2 hours | $60.00 | 200% |
| Sunday - all day | $60.00 | 200% |
| Public holiday | $75.00 | 250% |
Junior rates
Employees under 21 in this classification are paid a percentage of the adult rate, from $13.50 an hour (45% of the adult rate) for under 16 years. How junior rates work.
| Age | Hourly | Weekly | % of adult |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 16 years | $13.50 | $512.96 | 45% |
| 16 years | $15.00 | $569.95 | 50% |
| 17 years | $18.00 | $683.94 | 60% |
| 18 years | $21.00 | $797.93 | 70% |
| 19 years | $24.00 | $911.92 | 80% |
| 20 years | $27.00 | $1,025.91 | 90% |
Weekly junior rates are published; hourly is weekly ÷ 38.
Rates current as of 1 July 2026. FWC pay database, MA000002, checked (how). General information only: your award or enterprise agreement prevails if it differs.