Level 4 pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Level 4 under the Clerks—Private Sector Award (MA000002) from 1 July 2026: $1,241.40 a week full-time, $64,727 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $40.84 an hour, loading included.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $32.67 | $1,241.40 | $64,727 |
| Casual (loading included) | $40.84 | — | — |
How this rate compares
It ranks 3rd of 10 distinct adult hourly rates in the Clerks—Private Sector Award.
The next rate up is Level 5 at $33.99 an hour, $1.32 (4%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Call centre principal customer contact specialist at $31.33 an hour, $1.34 (4.1%) lower.
It is $6.23 an hour (23.6%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.48 (4.7%) from $31.19 on 30 June 2026 to $32.67, and the full-time weekly rate rose $56.30.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hoursMonday to Friday | $32.67100% | $40.84125% |
| Saturday | $40.84125% | $49.01150% |
| Sunday | $65.34200% | $73.51225% |
| Public holiday | $81.68250% | $89.84275% |
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 | $40.84 | $163.36 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $49.01 | $392.08 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $73.51 | $588.08 |
| Total | $1,143.52 |
That week pays $1,143.52, which is $326.72 (40%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($816.80). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,241.40.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - first 2 hours | $49.01 | 150% |
| Monday to Saturday - after 2 hours | $65.34 | 200% |
| Sunday - all day | $65.34 | 200% |
| Public holiday | $81.68 | 250% |
Junior rates
Employees under 21 in this classification are paid a percentage of the adult rate, from $14.70 an hour (45% of the adult rate) for under 16 years. How junior rates work.
| Age | Hourly | Weekly | % of adult |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 16 years | $14.70 | $558.63 | 45% |
| 16 years | $16.33 | $620.70 | 50% |
| 17 years | $19.60 | $744.84 | 60% |
| 18 years | $22.87 | $868.98 | 70% |
| 19 years | $26.13 | $993.12 | 80% |
| 20 years | $29.40 | $1,117.26 | 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.