Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award Penalty Rates 2026
Published Saturday, Sunday, public holiday and evening rates for the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award (MA000089), effective 1 July 2026. These are the resulting hourly figures from the pay database — not calculated from a base rate.
Higher penalty rates generally apply to work at the weekend and on public holidays, and to overtime worked beyond the ordinary hours. Saturday afternoon, Sunday and public holiday shifts are the times most likely to be paid at a higher rate.
Full-time & part-time penalty rates
| Classification | Saturday | Sunday | Public holiday | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—Level 1 | $38.61 | $51.48 | $64.35 | — |
| R2 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—Level 2 | $39.66 | $52.88 | $66.10 | — |
| Driver—forklift — Lifting capacity up to 4500kg | $41.96 | $55.94 | $69.93 | — |
| R3 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—Level 3 | $40.62 | $54.16 | $67.70 | — |
| Driver—forklift — Lifting capacity in excess of 4500kg | $41.96 | $55.94 | $69.93 | — |
| R4 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—Level 4 | $41.96 | $55.94 | $69.93 | — |
| R5 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—Level 5 | $42.96 | $57.28 | $71.60 | — |
| Driver—mobile crane — Lifting capacity up to 10 tonnes | $41.96 | $55.94 | $69.93 | — |
| R6 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—tradesperson or equivalent Level I | $44.18 | $58.90 | $73.63 | — |
| Driver—mobile crane — Lifting capacity in excess of 10 tonnes | $41.96 | $55.94 | $69.93 | — |
| R7 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—tradesperson or equivalent Level II | $48.33 | $64.44 | $80.55 | — |
| Driver—commercial vehicle used in the course of the employer’s business — Makers capacity of 3 tonnes or less | $41.96 | $55.94 | $69.93 | — |
| Driver—commercial vehicle used in the course of the employer’s business — Makers capacity of over 3 tonnes but under 8 tonnes | $41.96 | $55.94 | $69.93 | — |
| Driver—articulated vehicle — Makers capacity up to and including 10 tonnes | $43.53 | $58.04 | $72.55 | — |
| Driver—tow truck — Class 1 | $41.96 | $55.94 | $69.93 | — |
| Driver—tow truck — Class 2 and 3 | $41.96 | $55.94 | $69.93 | — |
| Driver—tow truck — Class 4 | $44.18 | $58.90 | $73.63 | — |
Casual penalty rates
Casual figures already include the casual loading — they are the published combined rate.
| Classification | Saturday | Sunday | Public holiday | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—Level 1 | $45.05 | $57.92 | $70.79 | — |
| RS&R Level 4 Vehicle salesperson (less than 6 months experience) | — | — | $76.92 | — |
| R2 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—Level 2 | $46.27 | $59.49 | $72.71 | — |
| Driver—forklift — Lifting capacity up to 4500kg | $48.95 | $62.93 | $76.92 | — |
| RS&R Level 6 Vehicle salesperson (more than 6 months experience) | — | — | $80.99 | — |
| R3 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—Level 3 | $47.39 | $60.93 | $74.47 | — |
| Driver—forklift — Lifting capacity in excess of 4500kg | $48.95 | $62.93 | $76.92 | — |
| R4 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—Level 4 | $48.95 | $62.93 | $76.92 | — |
| R5 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—Level 5 | $50.12 | $64.44 | $78.76 | — |
| Driver—mobile crane — Lifting capacity up to 10 tonnes | $48.95 | $62.93 | $76.92 | — |
| R6 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—tradesperson or equivalent Level I | $51.54 | $66.26 | $80.99 | — |
| Driver—mobile crane — Lifting capacity in excess of 10 tonnes | $48.95 | $62.93 | $76.92 | — |
| R7 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—tradesperson or equivalent Level II | $56.39 | $72.50 | $88.61 | — |
| Driver—commercial vehicle used in the course of the employer’s business — Makers capacity of 3 tonnes or less | $48.95 | $62.93 | $76.92 | — |
| Driver—commercial vehicle used in the course of the employer’s business — Makers capacity of over 3 tonnes but under 8 tonnes | $48.95 | $62.93 | $76.92 | — |
| Driver—articulated vehicle — Makers capacity up to and including 10 tonnes | $50.79 | $65.30 | $79.81 | — |
| Driver—tow truck — Class 1 | $48.95 | $62.93 | $76.92 | — |
| Driver—tow truck — Class 2 and 3 | $48.95 | $62.93 | $76.92 | — |
| Driver—tow truck — Class 4 | $51.54 | $66.26 | $80.99 | — |
Work out a shift
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 (MA000089).
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.