C2(b) / V14 Pay Rate 2026
As of 1 July 2026, a C2(b) / V14 under the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award (MA000010) earns a published minimum of $39.83 an hour ($1,513.70 a week, about $78,924 a year) full-time before tax.
The Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award covers factory and production work across manufacturing, including metals and engineering, vehicles, food and beverage processing, plastics, chemicals, textiles and printing. It applies to production and process workers, machine operators, storepersons, labourers, technicians and trade-qualified staff such as fitters, welders, electricians and toolmakers, along with the leading hands and supervisors who guide them. The classifications sit on a skills structure where each level reflects the training and responsibility required, from entry-level process work up to advanced technical and trade roles. Some specialised manufacturing sectors are covered by their own separate awards.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $39.83 | $1,513.70 | $78,924 |
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How much does a C2(b) / V14 get paid?
The published minimum for a C2(b) / V14 is $39.83 an hour. For a full-time employee on a standard week that comes to $1,513.70 a week, or about $78,924 a year. These rates took effect on 1 July 2026.
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 for the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award (MA000010).
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.