Vehicle RS&R industry employee — Level 1 (R1) pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Vehicle RS&R industry employee — Level 1 (R1) under the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award (MA000089) from 1 July 2026: $978.10 a week full-time, $50,998 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $32.18 an hour, loading included.
Rate table in the pay database: Repair, Service & Retail employees.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $25.74 | $978.10 | $50,998 |
| Casual (loading included) | $32.18 | — | — |
How this rate compares
This is the lowest adult rate in the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award: rank 8 of 8 distinct hourly rates.
The next rate up is Vehicle RS&R industry employee — Level 2 (R2) at $26.44 an hour, $0.70 (2.7%) higher than this classification.
It is -$0.70 an hour (-2.6%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44. That is within 5% of the legal floor for adult employees.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.46 (6%) from $24.28 on 30 June 2026 to $25.74, and the full-time weekly rate rose $55.40.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hoursMonday to Friday | $25.74100% | $32.18125% |
| Saturday | $38.61150% | $45.05175% |
| Sunday | $51.48200% | $57.92225% |
| Public holidayS | $64.35250% | $70.79275% |
| Monday to Friday - 6.00 pm to 6.00 am | — | $38.61150% |
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 | $32.18 | $128.72 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $45.05 | $360.40 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $57.92 | $463.36 |
| Total | $952.48 |
That week pays $952.48, which is $308.88 (48%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($643.60). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $978.10.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - First 3 hours | $38.61 | 150% |
| Monday to Saturday - After 3 hours | $51.48 | 200% |
| Sunday | $51.48 | 200% |
| Public holidays | $64.35 | 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.