Clerks Award Penalty Rates
All penalty rates under the Clerks — Private Sector Award 2020 (MA000002) for 2025-26, including weekends, public holidays, evening, and overtime.
Clerks Award — Key Rates at a Glance
Saturday
$33.71/hr
1.25x base
Sunday
$53.94/hr
2x base
Public Holiday
$67.43/hr
2.5x base
Overtime (first 2 hours)
$40.46/hr
1.5x base
Overtime (after 2 hours)
$53.94/hr
2x base
Rates shown for Level 1 ($26.97/hr base). See full table below for all levels.
Full Penalty Rate Table — Clerks Award
| Level | Base Rate | Saturday 1.25x | Sunday 2x | Public Holiday 2.5x | Overtime 1.5x | Overtime 2x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $26.97/hr | $33.71/hr | $53.94/hr | $67.43/hr | $40.46/hr | $53.94/hr |
| Level 2 | $29.45/hr | $36.81/hr | $58.90/hr | $73.63/hr | $44.18/hr | $58.90/hr |
| Level 3 | $31.11/hr | $38.89/hr | $62.22/hr | $77.78/hr | $46.67/hr | $62.22/hr |
| Level 4 | $32.67/hr | $40.84/hr | $65.34/hr | $81.68/hr | $49.01/hr | $65.34/hr |
| Level 5 | $33.99/hr | $42.49/hr | $67.98/hr | $84.98/hr | $50.99/hr | $67.98/hr |
Compare Penalty Rates Across Awards (Level 1)
| Award | Base Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clerks Award | $26.97/hr | $53.94/hr (2x) | $67.43/hr (2.5x) |
| Hospitality Award | $26.44/hr | $39.66/hr (1.5x) | $59.49/hr (2.25x) |
| Retail Award | $27.81/hr | $41.71/hr (1.5x) | $62.57/hr (2.25x) |
| Building Award | $26.67/hr | $53.34/hr (2x) | $66.68/hr (2.5x) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the penalty rates under the Clerks Award?
The Clerks Award (MA000002) provides penalty rates for Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday, Overtime (first 2 hours), Overtime (after 2 hours). Percentage rates range from 1.25x to 2.5x of the base hourly rate.
What is the Sunday penalty rate for office / clerical workers?
Under the Clerks Award, permanent employees receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee at $26.97/hr, this means $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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