R2 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—Level 2 Pay Rate 2026
As of 1 July 2026, a R2 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—Level 2 under the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award (MA000089) earns a published minimum of $26.44 an hour ($1,004.90 a week, about $52,395 a year) full-time before tax.
The Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award covers the motor trades: mechanical repair workshops, auto electrical shops, panel beaters and spray painters, tyre and battery outlets, service stations, and vehicle dealerships with their parts, accessories and sales departments. It also reaches roadside and towing operators. The workforce ranges from qualified mechanics, auto electricians and tradespeople through to vehicle salespeople, service-station and parts staff, forklift and tow-truck drivers, and apprentices learning a trade. Minimum rates span industry employee grades, tradesperson levels and vehicle sales roles, reflecting the mix of hands-on repair work and retail across the sector.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $26.44 | $1,004.90 | $52,395 |
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | $39.66 | $46.27 |
| Sunday | $52.88 | $59.49 |
| Public holiday | $66.10 | $72.71 |
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.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - First 3 hours | $39.66 |
| Monday to Saturday - After 3 hours | $52.88 |
| Sunday | $52.88 |
| Public holidays | $66.10 |
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Common questions
How much does a R2 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—Level 2 get paid?
The published minimum for a R2 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—Level 2 is $26.44 an hour, which works out to $1,004.90 for a standard full-time week, or about $52,395 across a year. These rates took effect on 1 July 2026 and are the legal minimum before any allowances, penalties or overtime.
What are the weekend and public holiday rates?
Weekend and public holiday work usually attracts a higher rate. The published Saturday rate is $39.66 an hour and the Sunday rate is $52.88 an hour, while work on a public holiday is set at $66.10 an hour.
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 for the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award (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.