Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award pay rates
Award code MA000089, with rates in force from 1 July 2026.
Minimum pay for 17 adult classifications under the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award 2020, from 1 July 2026: $25.74 to $32.22 an hour before tax.
Lowest adult rate
$25.74an hour
For Vehicle RS&R industry employee, Level 1. $978.10 for a full-time week. Up 6.01% from $24.28.
Its lowest adult rate is $25.74 an hour. Of the 116 awards that set hourly rates, 71 have a higher minimum. The dashed line is the minimum wage; each tick is another award.
Pay by classification
Dollars an hour, from 1 July 2026- Vehicle RS&R industry employee, Level 1R1$25.74
- Vehicle RS&R industry employee, Level 2R2$26.44
- Vehicle RS&R industry employee, Level 3R3$27.08
- Vehicle RS&R industry employee, Level 4R4$27.97
- Vehicle RS&R industry employee, Level 5R5$28.64
- Vehicle RS&R industry employee, tradesperson or equivalent Level IR6$29.45
- Vehicle RS&R industry employee, tradesperson or equivalent Level IIR7$32.22
- Makers capacity up to and including 10 tonnesDriver, articulated vehicle$29.02
- Makers capacity of 3 tonnes or lessDriver, commercial vehicle used in the course of the employer’s business$27.97
- Makers capacity of over 3 tonnes but under 8 tonnesDriver, commercial vehicle used in the course of the employer’s business$27.97
- Lifting capacity up to 4500kgDriver, forklift$27.97
- Lifting capacity in excess of 4500kgDriver, forklift$27.97
- Lifting capacity up to 10 tonnesDriver, mobile crane$27.97
- Lifting capacity in excess of 10 tonnesDriver, mobile crane$27.97
- Class 1Driver, tow truck$27.97
- Class 2 and 3Driver, tow truck$27.97
- Class 4Driver, tow truck$29.45
Hover or tap a row for last year's rate. Every rate, in every unit, is in the tables below.
Penalty rates at a glance
Percent of the ordinary rate, and dollars an hour at RS&R Level 1; Driveway attendant.
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday, Saturday before midday | 100%$25.74 |
| Saturday after midday | 150%$38.61 |
| Sunday | 150%$38.61 |
| Public holidays | 200%$51.48 |
Minimum pay by classification from 1 July 2026
Weekly rates are for a full-time week; hourly rates apply to full-time and part-time hours.
Repair, Service & Retail employeesClause 16.2
| Classification | Weekly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| R1Vehicle RS&R industry employee, Level 1 | $978.10 | $25.74 |
| R2Vehicle RS&R industry employee, Level 2 | $1,004.90 | $26.44 |
| R3Vehicle RS&R industry employee, Level 3 | $1,029.10 | $27.08 |
| R4Vehicle RS&R industry employee, Level 4 | $1,062.90 | $27.97 |
| R5Vehicle RS&R industry employee, Level 5 | $1,088.20 | $28.64 |
| R6Vehicle RS&R industry employee, tradesperson or equivalent Level I | $1,119.10 | $29.45 |
| R7Vehicle RS&R industry employee, tradesperson or equivalent Level II | $1,224.40 | $32.22 |
DriversClause 16.3
| Classification | Weekly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Driver, articulated vehicleMakers capacity up to and including 10 tonnes | $1,102.80 | $29.02 |
| Driver, commercial vehicle used in the course of the employer’s businessMakers capacity of 3 tonnes or less | $1,062.80 | $27.97 |
| Driver, commercial vehicle used in the course of the employer’s businessMakers capacity of over 3 tonnes but under 8 tonnes | $1,062.80 | $27.97 |
| Driver, forkliftLifting capacity up to 4500kg | $1,062.80 | $27.97 |
| Driver, forkliftLifting capacity in excess of 4500kg | $1,062.80 | $27.97 |
| Driver, mobile craneLifting capacity up to 10 tonnes | $1,062.80 | $27.97 |
| Driver, mobile craneLifting capacity in excess of 10 tonnes | $1,062.80 | $27.97 |
| Driver, tow truckClass 1 | $1,062.80 | $27.97 |
| Driver, tow truckClass 2 and 3 | $1,062.80 | $27.97 |
| Driver, tow truckClass 4 | $1,119.10 | $29.45 |
Casual adult (20 years and over) driveway attendant, roadhouse attendant, console operator or roadhouse attendant engaged primarily to cook other than takeaway mealsClause 27.3(a)
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Monday to FridayDuties of a console operator, or roadhouse attendant if engaged to primarily cook other than takeaway meals, 131.75% R4 | $36.85 |
| Monday to FridayDuties of a driveway attendant, 131.75% R1 | $33.91 |
| Monday to FridayDuties of a roadhouse attendant required to cook takeaway foods, 131.75% R2 | $34.84 |
| Overtime, additional paymentDuties of a console operator, or roadhouse attendant if engaged to primarily cook other than takeaway meals, 73.40% R4 | $20.53 |
| Overtime, additional paymentDuties of a driveway attendant, 73.40% R1 | $18.89 |
| Overtime, additional paymentDuties of a roadhouse attendant required to cook takeaway foods, 73.40% R2 | $19.41 |
| Saturdays, Sundays and public holidaysDuties of a console operator, or roadhouse attendant if engaged to primarily cook other than takeaway meals, 171.87% R4 | $48.07 |
| Saturdays, Sundays and public holidaysDuties of a driveway attendant, 171.87% R1 | $44.24 |
| Saturdays, Sundays and public holidaysDuties of a roadhouse attendant required to cook takeaway foods, 171.87% R2 | $45.45 |
Penalty and overtime rates
Percentages as the award sets them, and what they come to an hour at the first adult level. Higher classifications get the same percentages of their own rate. The tick on each bar marks 100%, the ordinary rate.
Evenings, weekends and public holidays
Full-time and part-time adult console operators, driveway attendants and roadhouse attendants: ordinary and penalty rates
Dollars an hour at RS&R Level 1; Driveway attendant
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday, Saturday before midday | 100%$25.74 |
| Saturday after midday | 150%$38.61 |
| Sunday | 150%$38.61 |
| Public holidays | 200%$51.48 |
Full-time and part-time adult RS&R employees: ordinary and penalty rates
Dollars an hour at Vehicle RS&R industry employee, Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 100%$25.74 |
| Saturday | 150%$38.61 |
| Sunday | 200%$51.48 |
| Public holidays | 250%$64.35 |
A person employed on a casual basis principally to perform duties of a console operator, or roadhouse attendant if engaged to primarily cook other than takeaway meals
Dollars an hour at Overtime for any hours worked in excess of 10 hours per day or an average of 38 hours per week will be paid in addition
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| 16 years & under | 47.5%$9.75 |
| 17 years | 50%$10.27 |
| 18 years | 62.5%$12.83 |
| 19 years | 75%$15.40 |
| 20 years & over | 100%$20.53 |
A person employed on a casual basis principally to perform the duties of a driveway attendant
Dollars an hour at Overtime for any hours worked in excess of 10 hours per day or an average of 38 hours per week will be paid in addition
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| 16 years & under | 47.5%$8.97 |
| 17 years | 50%$9.45 |
| 18 years | 62.5%$11.81 |
| 19 years | 75%$14.17 |
| 20 years & over | 100%$18.89 |
A person employed on a casual basis principally to perform the duties of a roadhouse attendant (except as in clause B.4.3)
Dollars an hour at Overtime for any hours worked in excess of 10 hours per day or an average of 38 hours per week will be paid in addition
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| 16 years & under | 47.5%$9.22 |
| 17 years | 50%$9.71 |
| 18 years | 62.5%$12.13 |
| 19 years | 75%$14.56 |
| 20 years & over | 100%$19.41 |
Casual adult RS&R employees: ordinary and penalty rates
Dollars an hour at Vehicle RS&R industry employee, Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday - 6.00 am to 6.00 pm | 125%$32.18 |
| Monday to Friday - 6.00 pm to 6.00 am | 150%$38.61 |
| Saturday | 175%$45.05 |
| Sunday | 225%$57.92 |
| Public holidays | 275%$70.79 |
Full-time, part-time and casual adult RS&R vehicle sales employees: ordinary and penalty rates
Dollars an hour at RS&R Level 4 Vehicle salesperson (less than 6 months experience)
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Full-time and part-time employees: All hours | 100%$27.97 |
| Casual employees: Monday to Saturday | 125%$34.96 |
| Casual employees: Sunday | 200%$55.94 |
| Casual employees: Public holidays | 275%$76.92 |
Shiftwork
Full-time and part-time adult console operators, driveway attendants and roadhouse attendants: shiftwork penalty rates
Dollars an hour at RS&R Level 1; Driveway attendant
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Alternating day shifts | 112.5%$28.96 |
| Afternoon shift only | 118%$30.37 |
| Alternating afternoon and night shift | 120%$30.89 |
| Night shift only | 130%$33.46 |
| Afternoon or night shift that does not continue for at least 5 successive shifts | 150%$38.61 |
Full-time and part-time adult RS&R employees: shiftwork penalty rates
Dollars an hour at Vehicle RS&R industry employee, Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Alternating day shifts | 112.5%$28.96 |
| Afternoon shift only | 118%$30.37 |
| Alternating afternoon and night shift | 120%$30.89 |
| Night shift only | 130%$33.46 |
| Afternoon or nigth shift that does not continue for at least 5 sucessive shifts | 150%$38.61 |
Overtime
Full-time and part-time adult console operators, driveway attendants and roadhouse attendants: overtime rates
Dollars an hour at RS&R Level 1; Driveway attendant
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - First 3 hours | 150%$38.61 |
| Monday to Saturday - After 3 hours | 200%$51.48 |
| Public holidays | 200%$51.48 |
| Sunday | 200%$51.48 |
Full-time and part-time adult RS&R employees: overtime rates
Dollars an hour at Vehicle RS&R industry employee, Level 1
| When | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - First 3 hours | 150%$38.61 |
| Monday to Saturday - After 3 hours | 200%$51.48 |
| Sunday | 200%$51.48 |
| Public holidays | 250%$64.35 |
Juniors, apprentices and other arrangements
Rates that depend on age, training or another arrangement. Open a group to see its rates.
Vehicle industry RS&R, unapprenticed juniors (for classifications under cl 16.6(b))Junior ratesClause 16.6(a)5 rates
| Classification | Weekly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 47.5Under 17 years | $464.60 | $12.23 |
| 50.017 years | $489.05 | $12.87 |
| 62.518 years | $611.31 | $16.09 |
| 75.019 years | $733.58 | $19.30 |
| 87.520 years | $855.84 | $22.52 |
Vehicle industry RS&R, unapprenticed juniors (for classifications under cl 16.6(d))Junior ratesClause 16.6(c)5 rates
| Classification | Weekly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 47.5Under 17 years | $504.88 | $13.29 |
| 50.017 years | $531.45 | $13.99 |
| 62.518 years | $664.31 | $17.48 |
| 75.019 years | $797.18 | $20.98 |
| 87.520 years | $930.04 | $24.47 |
Junior driversJunior ratesClause 16.74 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Drivers of commercial vehicles under 8 tonnes and tow trucks – classes 1, 2 & 3Under 19 years | $19.58 |
| Drivers of commercial vehicles under 8 tonnes and tow trucks – classes 1, 2 & 319 years | $22.37 |
| Drivers of tow trucks – class 4Under 19 years | $20.62 |
| Drivers of tow trucks – class 419 years | $23.56 |
Minimum wage rate for junior apprentices commencing an apprenticeship on and from 1 January 2014Apprentice ratesClause 16.9(b)8 rates
| Classification | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Has completed year 1255, Stage 1 or 1st year | $615.51 |
| Has completed year 1265, Stage 2 or 2nd year | $727.42 |
| Has completed year 1275, Stage 3 or 3rd year | $839.33 |
| Has completed year 1288, Stage 4 or 4th year | $984.81 |
| Has not completed year 1250, Stage 1 or 1st year | $559.55 |
| Has not completed year 1260, Stage 2 or 2nd year | $671.46 |
| Has not completed year 1275, Stage 3 or 3rd year | $839.33 |
| Has not completed year 1288, Stage 4 or 4th year | $984.81 |
Repair, Service & Retail adult apprentices commencing an apprenticeship on and from 1 January 2014Adult apprentice ratesClause 16.10(b)5 rates
| Classification | Weekly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 80% of Vehicle industry RS&R employee, tradesperson or equivalent, Level R6Stage 1 or 1st year | $895.28 | $23.56 |
| Vehicle industry RS&R employee, Level 1Stage 2 or 2nd year | $978.10 | $25.74 |
| Vehicle industry RS&R employee, Level 2Stage 3 or 3rd year | $1,004.90 | $26.44 |
| Vehicle industry RS&R employee, Level 3Stage 4 or 4th year | $1,029.10 | $27.08 |
| Vehicle industry RS&R employee, tradesperson or equivalent, Level R6Thereafter | $1,119.10 | $29.45 |
Casual junior driveway attendantJunior ratesClause 27.3(b)(i)12 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| 17 yearsMonday to Friday | $33.91 |
| 17 yearsOvertime for any hours worked in excess of 10 hours per day or an average of 38 hours per week will be paid in addition | $18.89 |
| 17 yearsSaturdays, Sundays and public holidays | $44.24 |
| 18 yearsMonday to Friday | $33.91 |
| 18 yearsOvertime for any hours worked in excess of 10 hours per day or an average of 38 hours per week will be paid in addition | $18.89 |
| 18 yearsSaturdays, Sundays and public holidays | $44.24 |
| 19 yearsMonday to Friday | $33.91 |
| 19 yearsOvertime for any hours worked in excess of 10 hours per day or an average of 38 hours per week will be paid in addition | $18.89 |
| 19 yearsSaturdays, Sundays and public holidays | $44.24 |
| Under 17 yearsMonday to Friday | $33.91 |
| Under 17 yearsOvertime for any hours worked in excess of 10 hours per day or an average of 38 hours per week will be paid in addition | $18.89 |
| Under 17 yearsSaturdays, Sundays and public holidays | $44.24 |
Casual junior roadhouse attendantJunior ratesClause 27.3(b)(ii)12 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| 17 yearsMonday to Friday | $34.84 |
| 17 yearsOvertime for any hours worked in excess of 10 hours per day or an average of 38 hours per week will be paid in addition | $19.41 |
| 17 yearsSaturdays, Sundays and public holidays | $45.45 |
| 18 yearsMonday to Friday | $34.84 |
| 18 yearsOvertime for any hours worked in excess of 10 hours per day or an average of 38 hours per week will be paid in addition | $19.41 |
| 18 yearsSaturdays, Sundays and public holidays | $45.45 |
| 19 yearsMonday to Friday | $34.84 |
| 19 yearsOvertime for any hours worked in excess of 10 hours per day or an average of 38 hours per week will be paid in addition | $19.41 |
| 19 yearsSaturdays, Sundays and public holidays | $45.45 |
| Under 17 yearsMonday to Friday | $34.84 |
| Under 17 yearsOvertime for any hours worked in excess of 10 hours per day or an average of 38 hours per week will be paid in addition | $19.41 |
| Under 17 yearsSaturdays, Sundays and public holidays | $45.45 |
Casual junior console operators or roadhouse attendant if engaged to primarily cook other than takeaway mealsJunior ratesClause 27.3(b)(iii)12 rates
| Classification | Hourly |
|---|---|
| 17 yearsMonday to Friday | $36.85 |
| 17 yearsOvertime for any hours worked in excess of 10 hours per day or an average of 38 hours per week will be paid in addition | $20.53 |
| 17 yearsSaturdays, Sundays and public holidays | $48.07 |
| 18 yearsMonday to Friday | $36.85 |
| 18 yearsOvertime for any hours worked in excess of 10 hours per day or an average of 38 hours per week will be paid in addition | $20.53 |
| 18 yearsSaturdays, Sundays and public holidays | $48.07 |
| 19 yearsMonday to Friday | $36.85 |
| 19 yearsOvertime for any hours worked in excess of 10 hours per day or an average of 38 hours per week will be paid in addition | $20.53 |
| 19 yearsSaturdays, Sundays and public holidays | $48.07 |
| Under 17 yearsMonday to Friday | $36.85 |
| Under 17 yearsOvertime for any hours worked in excess of 10 hours per day or an average of 38 hours per week will be paid in addition | $20.53 |
| Under 17 yearsSaturdays, Sundays and public holidays | $48.07 |
Allowances paid on top
28 allowances are for the work itself, paid when the job calls for it, and 15 cover costs you'd otherwise pay yourself, like meals, laundry or travel. The amounts are the Commission's, in force today; the award sets out exactly who gets each one and when.
For the work
| Allowance | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| weekly standard rate: Driver of commercial vehicle, per additional complete tonne over 8 tonnesClause 16.4(a)(i) | $2.13 a week | |
| hourly standard rate: Driver of commercial vehicle | ||
| Drawing an empty trailerClause 16.4(a)(ii) | $2.76 a day | |
| Drawing a loaded trailerClause 16.4(a)(iii) | $4.98 a day | |
| weekly standard rate: Driver of articulated vehicle, per additional complete tonne over 10 tonnesClause 16.4(b) | $2.01 a week | |
| weekly standard rate: Driver driving, tow truckClause 16.4(c) | $28.20 a week | |
| weekly standard rate: Leading hand in charge of | ||
| More than 10 and not more than 20 employeesClause 18.2 | $73.19 a week | |
| More than 20 employeesClause 18.2 | $93.00 a week | |
| Not less than 3 and not more than 10 employeesClause 18.2 | $48.57 a week | |
| weekly standard rate: First aid allowanceClause 18.3 | $22.38 a week | |
| hourly standard rate: Driver handling money | ||
| Over $1000Clause 18.4(b) | $14.07 a week | |
| Over $20 but not exceeding $200Clause 18.4(b) | $4.14 a week | |
| Over $200 but not exceeding $600Clause 18.4(b) | $7.85 a week | |
| Over $600 but not exceeding $1000Clause 18.4(b) | $9.95 a week | |
| Up to $20Clause 18.4(b) | $2.26 a week | |
| hourly standard rate: Confined spaces allowanceClause 18.5(a) | $1.09 an hour | |
| hourly standard rate: Dirty work allowanceClause 18.6(a) | $0.84 an hour | |
| hourly standard rate: Dirty work, minimum per day or shiftClause 18.6(b) | $3.30 per day or shift | |
| hourly standard rate: Hot places allowance | ||
| Temperature artificially raised to between 46 and 54°CClause 18.7(a)(i) | $0.84 an hour | |
| Temperature artificially raised over 54°CClause 18.7(a)(ii) | $1.09 an hour | |
| hourly standard rate: Wet places allowanceClause 18.8(a) | $0.75 an hour | |
| hourly standard rate: Handling glass or slag woolClause 18.9 | $1.09 an hour | |
| hourly standard rate: Handling garbage, vehicle driver or assistantClause 18.10 | $0.84 an hour | |
| hourly standard rate: Working on uncleaned vehicle used for livestock transportClause 18.11 | $0.84 an hour | |
| hourly standard rate: Slicking with carbon black and hand spraying tyresClause 18.12 | $1.26 a day | |
| hourly standard rate: Large tyre fitting, offsiteClause 18.13 | $1.25 a day | |
| weekly standard rate: Fork-lifts or cranes, 2 or more in one liftClause 18.14 | $3.25 a day | |
| Payment for work on a Sunday | ||
| More than half day workedClause 28.3(c)(i) | $223.82 a week | |
| Half day or less is workedClause 28.3(c)(ii) | $111.91 a week | |
To cover costs
| Allowance | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Meal allowance | ||
| More than 1.5 hours’ overtime, other than vehicle sales-related dutiesClause 19.2(a) | $18.67 a meal | |
| Vehicle salesperson, motor show, agricultural show, or public holidayClause 28.7(c)(i) | $22.14 per midday or evening meal | |
| Vehicle salesperson, showroom or car yardClause 28.7(c)(i) | $22.14 a meal | |
| Vehicle allowance, other than vehicle sales-related dutiesClause 19.3(b)(iv) | $1.00 a km | |
| Meal allowance while travellingClause 19.5(b)(i) | $18.67 a meal | |
| Tool allowance | ||
| TradespersonsClause 19.6(a) | $13.86 a week | |
| Apprentices, Level 1 or 1st yearClause 19.6(b) | $5.88 a week | |
| Apprentices, Level 2 or 2nd yearClause 19.6(b) | $7.59 a week | |
| Apprentices, Level 3 or 3rd yearClause 19.6(b) | $10.46 a week | |
| Apprentices, Level 4 or 4th yearClause 19.6(b) | $12.14 a week | |
| Use of own motor vehicle allowance | ||
| Vehicle salesperson, vehicle over 20 hp - per kmClause 28.7(d)(ii) | $0.30 a km | |
| Vehicle salesperson, vehicle over 20 hp - per weekClause 28.7(d)(ii) | $249.85 a week | |
| Vehicle salesperson, vehicle up to and including 20 hp - per kmClause 28.7(d)(ii) | $0.27 a km | |
| Vehicle salesperson, vehicle up to and including 20 hp - per weekClause 28.7(d)(ii) | $224.83 a week | |
| Vehicle salesperson, Casual use of vehicleClause 28.7(d)(vi) | $1.00 a km | |
The award is the final word
These are the minimum rates the Fair Work Commission publishes for the award. Shift rules, rostering and who each classification covers are in the award itself, and an enterprise agreement can set different pay. Employees no award or agreement covers get the National Minimum Wage: $26.44 an hour from 1 July 2026.
Questions people ask
- What is the minimum pay rate under the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award?
- From 1 July 2026, the lowest adult rate is $25.74 an hour ($978.10 a week full time), for Vehicle RS&R industry employee, Level 1. The highest adult classification is $32.22 an hour. Junior, apprentice and adult apprentice rates, further down, can be lower.
- How does the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award minimum compare?
- Its lowest adult rate is $25.74 an hour. Of the 116 awards that set hourly rates, 71 have a higher minimum.
- How much did Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award rates go up on 1 July 2026?
- The lowest adult rate rose 6.01%, from $24.28 to $25.74 an hour, in the Fair Work Commission's Annual Wage Review. The table shows each classification's rate before and after.
- What are Sunday rates under the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award?
- Full-time and part-time employees get 150% to 200% of the ordinary rate on Sunday. Public holidays are 200–250%. Casual rates are in the penalty tables above.
- What allowances are paid under the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award?
- 43 allowances have a dollar amount set by the Commission, including a weekly standard rate: Driver of commercial vehicle, per additional complete tonne over 8 tonnes of $2.13 a week, a hourly standard rate: Driver of commercial vehicle, Drawing an empty trailer of $2.76 a day and a hourly standard rate: Driver of commercial vehicle, Drawing a loaded trailer of $4.98 a day. The full list, with the clause each comes from, is on this page.
- Where do these rates come from?
- The Fair Work Commission's Modern Awards Pay Database, which publishes every award's minimum rates; we read it when the Commission changes an award. The award itself prevails if the two ever differ, and an enterprise agreement can set different pay.
Source: Fair Work Commission, Modern Awards Pay Database, licensed CC BY 4.0, read 27 Oct 2026 and arranged by The Finance Algorithm. Not endorsed by the Fair Work Commission. Read with the award: if they differ, the award prevails. General information, not legal or payroll advice.