Vehicle RS&R industry employee — tradesperson or equivalent Level II (R7) pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Vehicle RS&R industry employee — tradesperson or equivalent Level II (R7) under the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award (MA000089) from 1 July 2026: $1,224.40 a week full-time, $63,840 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $40.28 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 | $32.22 | $1,224.40 | $63,840 |
| Casual (loading included) | $40.28 | — | — |
How this rate compares
This is the highest adult rate in the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award: rank 1 of 8 distinct hourly rates.
The next rate down is Vehicle RS&R industry employee — tradesperson or equivalent Level I (R6) at $29.45 an hour, $2.77 (8.6%) lower.
It is $5.78 an hour (21.9%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.46 (4.7%) from $30.76 on 30 June 2026 to $32.22, and the full-time weekly rate rose $55.50.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hoursMonday to Friday | $32.22100% | $40.28125% |
| Saturday | $48.33150% | $56.39175% |
| Sunday | $64.44200% | $72.50225% |
| Public holidayS | $80.55250% | $88.61275% |
| Monday to Friday - 6.00 pm to 6.00 am | — | $48.33150% |
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 | $40.28 | $161.12 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $56.39 | $451.12 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $72.50 | $580.00 |
| Total | $1,192.24 |
That week pays $1,192.24, which is $386.64 (48%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($805.60). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,224.40.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - First 3 hours | $48.33 | 150% |
| Monday to Saturday - After 3 hours | $64.44 | 200% |
| Sunday | $64.44 | 200% |
| Public holidays | $80.55 | 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.