Vehicle RS&R industry employee — Level 3 (R3) pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Vehicle RS&R industry employee — Level 3 (R3) under the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award (MA000089) from 1 July 2026: $1,029.10 a week full-time, $53,657 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $33.85 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 | $27.08 | $1,029.10 | $53,657 |
| Casual (loading included) | $33.85 | — | — |
How this rate compares
It ranks 6th 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 4 (R4) at $27.97 an hour, $0.89 (3.3%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Vehicle RS&R industry employee — Level 2 (R2) at $26.44 an hour, $0.64 (2.4%) lower.
It is $0.64 an hour (2.4%) 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 $1.23 (4.8%) from $25.85 on 30 June 2026 to $27.08, and the full-time weekly rate rose $46.70.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hoursMonday to Friday | $27.08100% | $33.85125% |
| Saturday | $40.62150% | $47.39175% |
| Sunday | $54.16200% | $60.93225% |
| Public holidayS | $67.70250% | $74.47275% |
| Monday to Friday - 6.00 pm to 6.00 am | — | $40.62150% |
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 | $33.85 | $135.40 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $47.39 | $379.12 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $60.93 | $487.44 |
| Total | $1,001.96 |
That week pays $1,001.96, which is $324.96 (48%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($677.00). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,029.10.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - First 3 hours | $40.62 | 150% |
| Monday to Saturday - After 3 hours | $54.16 | 200% |
| Sunday | $54.16 | 200% |
| Public holidays | $67.70 | 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.