Transport Award Penalty Rates
All penalty rates under the Road Transport and Distribution Award 2020 (MA000038) for 2025-26, including weekends, public holidays, evening, and overtime.
Last verified: 2 August 2026Transport Award — Key Rates at a Glance
Saturday
$40.31/hr
1.5x base
Sunday
$53.74/hr
2x base
Public Holiday
$67.18/hr
2.5x base
Afternoon Shift
$31.57/hr
1.175x base
Night Shift
$34.93/hr
1.3x base
Overtime (first 2 hours)
$40.31/hr
1.5x base
Overtime (after 2 hours)
$53.74/hr
2x base
Rates shown for Level 1 ($26.87/hr base). See full table below for all levels.
Full Penalty Rate Table — Transport Award
| Level | Base Rate | Saturday 1.5x | Sunday 2x | Public Holiday 2.5x | Afternoon Shift 1.175x | Night Shift 1.3x | Overtime 1.5x | Overtime 2x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | $26.87/hr | $40.31/hr | $53.74/hr | $67.18/hr | $31.57/hr | $34.93/hr | $40.31/hr | $53.74/hr |
| Grade 2 | $27.51/hr | $41.27/hr | $55.02/hr | $68.78/hr | $32.32/hr | $35.76/hr | $41.27/hr | $55.02/hr |
| Grade 3 | $27.83/hr | $41.75/hr | $55.66/hr | $69.57/hr | $32.70/hr | $36.18/hr | $41.75/hr | $55.66/hr |
| Grade 4 | $28.32/hr | $42.48/hr | $56.64/hr | $70.80/hr | $33.28/hr | $36.82/hr | $42.48/hr | $56.64/hr |
| Grade 5 | $28.67/hr | $43.01/hr | $57.34/hr | $71.68/hr | $33.69/hr | $37.27/hr | $43.01/hr | $57.34/hr |
| Grade 6 | $29.00/hr | $43.50/hr | $58.00/hr | $72.50/hr | $34.08/hr | $37.70/hr | $43.50/hr | $58.00/hr |
Compare Penalty Rates Across Awards (Level 1)
| Award | Base Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Award | $26.87/hr | $53.74/hr (2x) | $67.18/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) | $69.52/hr (2.5x) |
| Clerks Award | $26.97/hr | $53.94/hr (2x) | $67.43/hr (2.5x) |
| 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 Transport Award?
The Transport Award (MA000038) provides penalty rates for Saturday, Sunday, Public Holiday, Afternoon Shift, Night Shift, Overtime (first 2 hours), Overtime (after 2 hours). Rates range from 1.175x to 2.5x of the base hourly rate.
What is the Sunday penalty rate for transport & logistics workers?
Under the Transport Award, permanent employees receive 2x their base rate for Sunday work. For a Level 1 employee at $26.87/hr, this means $53.74/hr on Sundays.
What is the public holiday rate under the Transport Award?
Public holiday work under the Transport Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $67.18/hr.
Who is covered by the Transport Award?
The Transport Award covers employees in the transport & logistics industry. Common job titles include Truck driver, Delivery driver, Courier, Warehouse worker, Forklift driver, Logistics coordinator, Dispatcher.
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