Vehicle Repair Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award 2020 (MA000089) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Vehicle Repair Award
MA000089 · Automotive
Common roles: Mechanic, Auto electrician, Panel beater, Spray painter, Service advisor
$25.74
Base rate/hr
$32.18
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Vehicle Repair Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $25.74 | $32.18 | $978.12 | $50,862.24 |
| Level 2 | $26.44 | $33.05 | $1,004.72 | $52,245.44 |
| Level 3 | $27.08 | $33.85 | $1,029.04 | $53,510.08 |
| Level 4 | $27.97 | $34.96 | $1,062.86 | $55,268.72 |
| Level 5 | $28.64 | $35.80 | $1,088.32 | $56,592.64 |
Penalty Rates — Vehicle Repair Award
$38.61/hr
$51.48/hr
$64.35/hr
$38.61/hr
$51.48/hr
Break Rules — Vehicle Repair Award
| Shift Length | Meal Break | Rest Break | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 hours | None | None | No |
| 5–8 hours | 30 min | None | No |
| 8–10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Repair Award | $25.74/hr | $32.18/hr | $51.48/hr | $64.35/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 |
| Clerks Award | $26.97/hr | $33.71/hr | $53.94/hr | $67.43/hr |
| Building Award | $26.67/hr | $33.34/hr | $53.34/hr | $66.68/hr |
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Vehicle Repair Award (MA000089) overview
Coverage, penalty rates, casual overtime method and break rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Vehicle Repair Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Vehicle Repair Award (MA000089), the Level 1 base rate is $25.74/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $32.18/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Vehicle Repair Award?
Permanent employees under the Vehicle Repair Award receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee, that's $51.48/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Vehicle Repair Award?
Public holiday work under the Vehicle Repair Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $64.35/hr.
Who is covered by the Vehicle Repair Award?
The Vehicle Repair Award covers employees in the automotive industry. Common job titles include Mechanic, Auto electrician, Panel beater, Spray painter, Service advisor, Car detailer.
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