Level 3 pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Level 3 under the Clerks—Private Sector Award (MA000002) from 1 July 2026: $1,182.10 a week full-time, $61,635 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $38.89 an hour, loading included.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $31.11 | $1,182.10 | $61,635 |
| Casual (loading included) | $38.89 | — | — |
How this rate compares
It ranks 5th of 10 distinct adult hourly rates in the Clerks—Private Sector Award.
The next rate up is Call centre principal customer contact specialist at $31.33 an hour, $0.22 (0.7%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Level 2 — Year 2 at $30.00 an hour, $1.11 (3.6%) lower.
It is $4.67 an hour (17.7%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.41 (4.7%) from $29.70 on 30 June 2026 to $31.11, and the full-time weekly rate rose $53.60.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hoursMonday to Friday | $31.11100% | $38.89125% |
| Saturday | $38.89125% | $46.67150% |
| Sunday | $62.22200% | $70.00225% |
| Public holiday | $77.78250% | $85.55275% |
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 | $38.89 | $155.56 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $46.67 | $373.36 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $70.00 | $560.00 |
| Total | $1,088.92 |
That week pays $1,088.92, which is $311.12 (40%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($777.80). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,182.10.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - first 2 hours | $46.67 | 150% |
| Monday to Saturday - after 2 hours | $62.22 | 200% |
| Sunday - all day | $62.22 | 200% |
| Public holiday | $77.78 | 250% |
Junior rates
Employees under 21 in this classification are paid a percentage of the adult rate, from $14.00 an hour (45% of the adult rate) for under 16 years. How junior rates work.
| Age | Hourly | Weekly | % of adult |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 16 years | $14.00 | $531.95 | 45% |
| 16 years | $15.55 | $591.05 | 50% |
| 17 years | $18.66 | $709.26 | 60% |
| 18 years | $21.78 | $827.47 | 70% |
| 19 years | $24.89 | $945.68 | 80% |
| 20 years | $28.00 | $1,063.89 | 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.