Vehicle RS&R industry employee — Level 2 (R2) pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Vehicle RS&R industry employee — Level 2 (R2) under the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award (MA000089) from 1 July 2026: $1,004.90 a week full-time, $52,395 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $33.05 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 | $26.44 | $1,004.90 | $52,395 |
| Casual (loading included) | $33.05 | — | — |
How this rate compares
It ranks 7th of 8 distinct adult hourly rates in the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award.
The next rate up is Vehicle RS&R industry employee — Level 3 (R3) at $27.08 an hour, $0.64 (2.4%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Vehicle RS&R industry employee — Level 1 (R1) at $25.74 an hour, $0.70 (2.6%) lower.
The rate equals the national minimum wage of $26.44 an hour.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.49 (6%) from $24.95 on 30 June 2026 to $26.44, and the full-time weekly rate rose $56.90.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hoursMonday to Friday | $26.44100% | $33.05125% |
| Saturday | $39.66150% | $46.27175% |
| Sunday | $52.88200% | $59.49225% |
| Public holidayS | $66.10250% | $72.71275% |
| Monday to Friday - 6.00 pm to 6.00 am | — | $39.66150% |
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 | $33.05 | $132.20 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $46.27 | $370.16 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $59.49 | $475.92 |
| Total | $978.28 |
That week pays $978.28, which is $317.28 (48%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($661.00). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,004.90.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - First 3 hours | $39.66 | 150% |
| Monday to Saturday - After 3 hours | $52.88 | 200% |
| Sunday | $52.88 | 200% |
| Public holidays | $66.10 | 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.