Driver — articulated vehicle — makers capacity up to and including 10 tonnes pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Driver — articulated vehicle — makers capacity up to and including 10 tonnes under the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award (MA000089) from 1 July 2026: $1,102.80 a week full-time, $57,500 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $36.28 an hour, loading included.
Rate table in the pay database: Drivers.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $29.02 | $1,102.80 | $57,500 |
| Casual (loading included) | $36.28 | — | — |
How this rate compares
It ranks 3rd of 8 distinct adult hourly rates in the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award.
The next rate up is Vehicle RS&R industry employee — tradesperson or equivalent Level I (R6) at $29.45 an hour, $0.43 (1.5%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Vehicle RS&R industry employee — Level 5 (R5) at $28.64 an hour, $0.38 (1.3%) lower.
It is $2.58 an hour (9.8%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.31 (4.7%) from $27.71 on 30 June 2026 to $29.02, and the full-time weekly rate rose $50.00.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hoursMonday to Friday | $29.02100% | $36.28125% |
| Saturday | $43.53150% | $50.79175% |
| Sunday | $58.04200% | $65.30225% |
| Public holidayS | $72.55250% | $79.81275% |
| Monday to Friday - 6.00 pm to 6.00 am | — | $43.53150% |
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 | $36.28 | $145.12 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $50.79 | $406.32 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $65.30 | $522.40 |
| Total | $1,073.84 |
That week pays $1,073.84, which is $348.24 (48%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($725.60). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,102.80.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - First 3 hours | $43.53 | 150% |
| Monday to Saturday - After 3 hours | $58.04 | 200% |
| Sunday | $58.04 | 200% |
| Public holidays | $72.55 | 250% |
Rates current as of 1 July 2026. FWC pay database, MA000089, checked (how). General information only: your award or enterprise agreement prevails if it differs.