Vehicle RS&R industry employee — Level 4 (R4) pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Vehicle RS&R industry employee — Level 4 (R4) under the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award (MA000089) from 1 July 2026: $1,062.90 a week full-time, $55,420 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $34.96 an hour, loading included.
Rate table in the pay database: Repair, Service & Retail employees.
This rate also applies to
The pay database sets the same hourly, casual, penalty and overtime rates for 8 other classifications in the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award. Each is listed here with its own weekly figure.
| Classification | Hourly | Weekly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver — forklift — lifting capacity up to 4500kg | $27.97 | $1,062.80 | $55,414 |
| Driver — forklift — lifting capacity in excess of 4500kg | $27.97 | $1,062.80 | $55,414 |
| Driver — mobile crane — lifting capacity up to 10 tonnes | $27.97 | $1,062.80 | $55,414 |
| Driver — mobile crane — lifting capacity in excess of 10 tonnes | $27.97 | $1,062.80 | $55,414 |
| Driver — commercial vehicle — makers capacity 3 tonnes or less | $27.97 | $1,062.80 | $55,414 |
| Driver — commercial vehicle — makers capacity over 3 tonnes but under 8 tonnes | $27.97 | $1,062.80 | $55,414 |
| Driver — tow truck — class 1 | $27.97 | $1,062.80 | $55,414 |
| Driver — tow truck — class 2 and 3 | $27.97 | $1,062.80 | $55,414 |
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $27.97 | $1,062.90 | $55,420 |
| Casual (loading included) | $34.96 | — | — |
How this rate compares
It ranks 5th of 8 distinct adult hourly rates in the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award. 9 other classifications are paid the same hourly rate.
The next rate up is Vehicle RS&R industry employee — Level 5 (R5) at $28.64 an hour, $0.67 (2.4%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Vehicle RS&R industry employee — Level 3 (R3) at $27.08 an hour, $0.89 (3.2%) lower.
It is $1.53 an hour (5.8%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.27 (4.8%) from $26.70 on 30 June 2026 to $27.97, and the full-time weekly rate rose $48.20.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hoursMonday to Friday | $27.97100% | $34.96125% |
| Saturday | $41.96150% | $48.95175% |
| Sunday | $55.94200% | $62.93225% |
| Public holidayS | $69.93250% | $76.92275% |
| Monday to Friday - 6.00 pm to 6.00 am | — | $41.96150% |
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 | $34.96 | $139.84 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $48.95 | $391.60 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $62.93 | $503.44 |
| Total | $1,034.88 |
That week pays $1,034.88, which is $335.68 (48%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($699.20). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,062.90.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - First 3 hours | $41.96 | 150% |
| Monday to Saturday - After 3 hours | $55.94 | 200% |
| Sunday | $55.94 | 200% |
| Public holidays | $69.93 | 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.