Clerks Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Clerks — Private Sector Award 2020 (MA000002) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Clerks Award
MA000002 · Office / Clerical
Common roles: Receptionist, Office administrator, Data entry, Accounts clerk, Secretary
$26.97
Base rate/hr
$33.71
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Clerks Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $26.97 | $33.71 | $1,024.86 | $53,292.72 |
| Level 2 | $29.45 | $36.81 | $1,119.10 | $58,193.20 |
| Level 3 | $31.11 | $38.89 | $1,182.18 | $61,473.36 |
| Level 4 | $32.67 | $40.84 | $1,241.46 | $64,555.92 |
| Level 5 | $33.99 | $42.49 | $1,291.62 | $67,164.24 |
Penalty Rates — Clerks Award
$33.71/hr
$53.94/hr
$67.43/hr
$40.46/hr
$53.94/hr
Break Rules — Clerks Award
| Shift Length | Meal Break | Rest Break | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 hours | None | None | No |
| 5–7.6 hours | 30 min | None | No |
| 7.6–10 hours | 30 min | 10 min | Yes |
| 10+ hours | 60 min | 20 min | Yes |
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Compare with Related Awards
| Award | Base Rate | Casual Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clerks Award | $26.97/hr | $33.71/hr | $53.94/hr | $67.43/hr |
| Hospitality Award | $26.44/hr | $33.05/hr | $39.66/hr | $59.49/hr |
| Retail Award | $27.81/hr | $34.76/hr | $41.71/hr | $62.57/hr |
| Building Award | $26.67/hr | $33.34/hr | $53.34/hr | $66.68/hr |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Clerks Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Clerks Award (MA000002), the Level 1 base rate is $26.97/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $33.71/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Clerks Award?
Permanent employees under the Clerks Award receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $53.94/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Clerks Award?
Public holiday work under the Clerks Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $67.43/hr.
Who is covered by the Clerks Award?
The Clerks Award covers employees in the office / clerical industry. Common job titles include Receptionist, Office administrator, Data entry, Accounts clerk, Secretary, Admin assistant.
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