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Passenger Vehicle Award Classification Levels 2025–26

Rates effective 3 October 2025 · MA000063

Your classification level under the Passenger Vehicle Award determines your minimum pay rate. Being classified one level too low can cost you $2–4 per hour — more than $3,000 per year for a full-time worker.

Classification levels

Level 1Passenger Vehicle Transport Employee Grade 1

Base rate: $26.10/hr · Casual: $32.63/hr

Level 2Passenger Vehicle Transport Employee Grade 2

Base rate: $26.70/hr · Casual: $33.38/hr

Level 3Passenger Vehicle Transport Employee Grade 3

Base rate: $28.21/hr · Casual: $35.26/hr

Level 4Passenger Vehicle Transport Employee Grade 4

Base rate: $29.20/hr · Casual: $36.50/hr

Level 5Passenger Vehicle Transport Employee Grade 5

Base rate: $30.81/hr · Casual: $38.51/hr

Level 6Passenger Vehicle Transport Employee Grade 6

Base rate: $32.17/hr · Casual: $40.21/hr

See also: Pay rates by classification | Am I being underpaid?

Source: Classification levels are defined in the Passenger Vehicle Award (MA000063), published by the Fair Work Commission.

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