Clerks—Private Sector Award Pay Rates 2026
Minimum pay rates for the Clerks—Private Sector Award (MA000002), effective 1 July 2026. 10 classifications, with penalty, casual and junior rates.
This page lists the minimum pay rates under the Clerks Private Sector Award, set out by classification. For each clerical role you can see the base hourly and weekly minimum, the casual rate, penalty rates for evening, weekend and public holiday work, and junior rates where they apply.
The Clerks Private Sector Award covers office and administrative employees working for private businesses across almost every industry, wherever clerical work is the main duty. It applies to receptionists, data entry and payroll staff, accounts and bookkeeping clerks, administrative assistants, secretaries, call centre operators and office managers. The classifications reflect the level of skill, judgement and responsibility involved, from junior clerks doing routine tasks under supervision through to senior administrators who plan and coordinate the work of others. Public sector clerical staff, and clerical roles in industries that have their own specific award, are generally covered elsewhere.
Pay rates by classification
| Classification | Hourly | Weekly | Annual | Casual/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1—Year 1 | $26.97 | $1,024.70 | $53,428 | — |
| Level 1—Year 2 | $28.24 | $1,073.10 | $55,951 | — |
| Level 1—Year 3 | $29.11 | $1,106.20 | $57,677 | — |
| Level 2—Year 1 | $29.45 | $1,119.10 | $58,350 | — |
| Level 2—Year 2 | $30.00 | $1,139.90 | $59,434 | — |
| Level 3 | $31.11 | $1,182.10 | $61,635 | — |
| Call centre principal customer contact specialist | $31.33 | $1,190.40 | $62,067 | — |
| Level 4 | $32.67 | $1,241.40 | $64,727 | — |
| Level 5 | $33.99 | $1,291.80 | $67,354 | — |
| Call centre technical associate | $37.24 | $1,415.10 | $73,783 | — |
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Rates current as of 1 July 2026. Source: Fair Work Commission — Modern Awards Pay Database. Last checked .
Source: Fair Work Commission — Modern Awards Pay Database, Clerks—Private Sector Award 2020 (MA000002).
General information only — not legal, industrial or financial advice. These are the published minimum rates for information. Your modern award or enterprise agreement prevails if there is any inconsistency. Check the official source above or the Fair Work Ombudsman for your situation.