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Transport & Distribution Award Classification Levels 2025–26

Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000038

Your classification level under the Transport & Distribution 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 1Transport Worker Grade 1

Base rate: $25.65/hr · Casual: $32.06/hr

Level 2Transport Worker Grade 2

Base rate: $26.27/hr · Casual: $32.84/hr

Level 3Transport Worker Grade 3

Base rate: $26.57/hr · Casual: $33.21/hr

Level 4Transport Worker Grade 4

Base rate: $27.04/hr · Casual: $33.80/hr

Level 5Transport Worker Grade 5

Base rate: $27.45/hr · Casual: $34.31/hr

Level 6Transport Worker Grade 6

Base rate: $27.83/hr · Casual: $34.79/hr

Level 7Transport Worker Grade 7

Base rate: $28.25/hr · Casual: $35.31/hr

Level 8Transport Worker Grade 8

Base rate: $29.05/hr · Casual: $36.31/hr

Level 9Transport Worker Grade 9

Base rate: $29.53/hr · Casual: $36.91/hr

Level 10Transport Worker Grade 10

Base rate: $30.12/hr · Casual: $37.65/hr

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

Source: Classification levels are defined in the Transport & Distribution Award (MA000038), published by the Fair Work Commission.

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