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Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award pay rates 2026–27
The minimum hourly rates and penalty rates under the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award 2020 [MA000089], in force from 1 July 2026. The lowest adult rate is $18.89 an hour, or $23.61 for casuals.
Minimum hourly rates
Adult rates per hour. The casual rate includes the casual loading. Junior, apprentice and trainee rates are set separately in the award.
A person employed on a casual basis principally to perform the duties of a driveway attendant
| Classification | Full-time & part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $18.89 | $23.61 |
| Monday to Friday | $33.91 | $42.39 |
| Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays | $44.24 | $55.30 |
| Classification | Full-time & part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Overtime—additional payment — Duties of a driveway attendant—73.40% R1 | $18.89 | $23.61 |
| Overtime—additional payment — Duties of a roadhouse attendant required to cook takeaway foods—73.40% R2 | $19.41 | $24.26 |
| Overtime—additional payment — Duties of a console operator, or roadhouse attendant if engaged to primarily cook other than takeaway meals—73.40% R4 | $20.53 | $25.66 |
| R1 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—Level 1 | $25.74 | $32.17 |
| RS&R Level 1; Driveway attendant | $25.74 | $32.17 |
| RS&R Level 2; Roadhouse attendant (when required to cook takeaway) | $26.44 | $33.05 |
| R2 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—Level 2 | $26.44 | $33.05 |
| R3 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—Level 3 | $27.08 | $33.85 |
| Driver—forklift — Lifting capacity in excess of 4500kg | $27.97 | $34.96 |
| Driver—tow truck — Class 2 and 3 | $27.97 | $34.96 |
| Driver—mobile crane — Lifting capacity in excess of 10 tonnes | $27.97 | $34.96 |
| Driver—commercial vehicle used in the course of the employer’s business — Makers capacity of over 3 tonnes but under 8 tonnes | $27.97 | $34.96 |
| RS&R Level 4; Roadhouse attendant (engaged primarily to cook other than takeaway) Driveway attendant operating a console Console operator | $27.97 | $34.96 |
| Driver—mobile crane — Lifting capacity up to 10 tonnes | $27.97 | $34.96 |
| R4 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—Level 4 | $27.97 | $34.96 |
| Driver—tow truck — Class 1 | $27.97 | $34.96 |
| Driver—forklift — Lifting capacity up to 4500kg | $27.97 | $34.96 |
| Driver—commercial vehicle used in the course of the employer’s business — Makers capacity of 3 tonnes or less | $27.97 | $34.96 |
| R5 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—Level 5 | $28.64 | $35.80 |
| Driver—articulated vehicle — Makers capacity up to and including 10 tonnes | $29.02 | $36.28 |
| Driver—tow truck — Class 4 | $29.45 | $36.81 |
| R6 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—tradesperson or equivalent Level I | $29.45 | $36.81 |
| R7 — Vehicle RS&R industry employee—tradesperson or equivalent Level II | $32.22 | $40.28 |
| Monday to Friday — Duties of a driveway attendant—131.75% R1 | $33.91 | $42.39 |
| Monday to Friday — Duties of a roadhouse attendant required to cook takeaway foods—131.75% R2 | $34.84 | $43.55 |
| Monday to Friday — Duties of a console operator, or roadhouse attendant if engaged to primarily cook other than takeaway meals—131.75% R4 | $36.85 | $46.06 |
| Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays — Duties of a driveway attendant—171.87% R1 | $44.24 | $55.30 |
| Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays — Duties of a roadhouse attendant required to cook takeaway foods—171.87% R2 | $45.45 | $56.81 |
| Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays — Duties of a console operator, or roadhouse attendant if engaged to primarily cook other than takeaway meals—171.87% R4 | $48.07 | $60.09 |
RS&R Vehicle Sales employees
| Classification | Full-time & part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| RS&R Level 4 Vehicle salesperson (less than 6 months experience) | $27.97 | $34.96 |
| RS&R Level 6 Vehicle salesperson (more than 6 months experience) | $29.45 | $36.81 |
Penalty rates and overtime
For adult day workers, as a percentage of the base rate unless shown otherwise. Dollar figures are per 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 | Full-time & part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 100% · $18.89 | 125% · $23.61 |
| Sunday | 150% · $28.34 | 200% · $37.78 |
| Public holiday | 200% · $37.78 | 275% · $51.95 |
| Evening work | — | 150% · $28.34 |
| Night work | 130% · $24.56 | 130% of the casual rate · $30.69 |
| Overtime, first 3 hours | 150% · $28.34 | 150% of the casual rate · $35.42 |
| Overtime, after 3 hours | 200% · $37.78 | 200% of the casual rate · $47.22 |
Shiftworkers, juniors and apprentices can have different penalties, and some awards set more than one evening or night band (the lowest is shown). The award itself is the authority.
Source: the Fair Work Commission's published rates. Check them against the award or the Fair Work Ombudsman's pay guide.
Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award: common questions
What is the minimum pay rate under the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award?
From 1 July 2026, the lowest adult classification, 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, is $18.89 an hour for full-time and part-time employees and $23.61 an hour for casuals, which includes the casual loading. Higher classifications are paid more; the full table is on this page.
What is the Sunday rate under the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award?
Full-time and part-time adult employees are paid 150% of their base rate for work on a Sunday, which is $28.34 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. Casuals are paid $37.78 an hour at the same level.
What is the public holiday rate under the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award?
Full-time and part-time adult employees are paid 200% of their base rate for work on a public holiday, which is $37.78 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. Casuals are paid $51.95 an hour at the same level.
When do Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award pay rates change?
The Fair Work Commission reviews minimum wages every year, and new rates usually apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 July. The rates on this page apply from 1 July 2026.
How do I check a payslip against the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award?
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