RS&R Level 4 Vehicle salesperson (less than 6 months experience) Pay Rate 2026
As of 1 July 2026, a RS&R Level 4 Vehicle salesperson (less than 6 months experience) under the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award (MA000089) earns a published minimum of $27.97 an hour ($1,062.90 a week, about $55,420 a year) full-time before tax.
The Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award covers the motor trades: mechanical repair workshops, auto electrical shops, panel beaters and spray painters, tyre and battery outlets, service stations, and vehicle dealerships with their parts, accessories and sales departments. It also reaches roadside and towing operators. The workforce ranges from qualified mechanics, auto electricians and tradespeople through to vehicle salespeople, service-station and parts staff, forklift and tow-truck drivers, and apprentices learning a trade. Minimum rates span industry employee grades, tradesperson levels and vehicle sales roles, reflecting the mix of hands-on repair work and retail across the sector.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $27.97 | $1,062.90 | $55,420 |
Work out your pay
Pick full-time, part-time or casual to see the exact published rate for this classification.
Common questions
How much does a RS&R Level 4 Vehicle salesperson (less than 6 months experience) get paid?
The published minimum for a RS&R Level 4 Vehicle salesperson (less than 6 months experience) is $27.97 an hour, which works out to $1,062.90 for a standard full-time week, or about $55,420 across a year. These rates took effect on 1 July 2026 and are the legal minimum before any allowances, penalties or overtime.
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 Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award (MA000089).
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.