Vehicle RS&R industry employee — tradesperson or equivalent Level I (R6) pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Vehicle RS&R industry employee — tradesperson or equivalent Level I (R6) under the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award (MA000089) from 1 July 2026: $1,119.10 a week full-time, $58,350 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $36.81 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 one other classification in the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award. Each is listed here with its own weekly figure.
| Classification | Hourly | Weekly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver — tow truck — class 4 | $29.45 | $1,119.10 | $58,350 |
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $29.45 | $1,119.10 | $58,350 |
| Casual (loading included) | $36.81 | — | — |
How this rate compares
It ranks 2nd of 8 distinct adult hourly rates in the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award. 2 other classifications are paid the same hourly rate.
The next rate up is Vehicle RS&R industry employee — tradesperson or equivalent Level II (R7) at $32.22 an hour, $2.77 (9.4%) higher than this classification. That is the largest step between two adjacent rates in the award.
The next rate down is Driver — articulated vehicle — makers capacity up to and including 10 tonnes at $29.02 an hour, $0.43 (1.5%) lower.
It is $3.01 an hour (11.4%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.33 (4.7%) from $28.12 on 30 June 2026 to $29.45, and the full-time weekly rate rose $50.70.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hoursMonday to Friday | $29.45100% | $36.81125% |
| Saturday | $44.18150% | $51.54175% |
| Sunday | $58.90200% | $66.26225% |
| Public holidayS | $73.63250% | $80.99275% |
| Monday to Friday - 6.00 pm to 6.00 am | — | $44.18150% |
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 | $36.81 | $147.24 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $51.54 | $412.32 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $66.26 | $530.08 |
| Total | $1,089.64 |
That week pays $1,089.64, which is $353.44 (48%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($736.20). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,119.10.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - First 3 hours | $44.18 | 150% |
| Monday to Saturday - After 3 hours | $58.90 | 200% |
| Sunday | $58.90 | 200% |
| Public holidays | $73.63 | 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.