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Manufacturing Award Pay Rates 2025–26

Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000010

Current hourly pay rates under the Manufacturing Award, effective from 1 July 2025. Casual rates include the 25% casual loading.

ClassificationFT/PT HourlyCasual Hourly
C13 / Vehicle Industry Level 2$24.95/hr$31.19/hr
C12 / Vehicle Industry Level 3$25.85/hr$32.31/hr
C11 / Vehicle Industry Level 4$26.70/hr$33.38/hr
C10 / Vehicle Industry Level 5$28.12/hr$35.15/hr
C9$29.05/hr$36.31/hr
C8$30.05/hr$37.56/hr
C7$31.19/hr$38.99/hr
C6$32.45/hr$40.56/hr
C5$33.60/hr$42.00/hr
C4$34.80/hr$43.50/hr
C3$35.69/hr$44.61/hr
C2a / Vehicle Industry Level 13$36.43/hr$45.54/hr

Rates sourced from the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000010, effective 1 July 2025.

See also: Penalty rates | Casual employees | Classifications

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