⚖️ Fair Work Modern Award (MA000002)
Clerks—Private Sector Pay Rates
Official minimum hourly rates, casual loading (+25%), and overtime penalty rates for administrative and clerical officers in private enterprise.
Clerks Award Level Pay Scale (MA000002)
Based on official Clerks—Private Sector Award 2020 (2025–2026 Rates)
| Classification Band | Base Salary (AUD) | Super (12.0%) | Estimated Tax & Medicare | Net Take-Home Pay | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 (Year 1 Entry) FT: $25.10/hr | Casual (+25%): $31.38/hr | Sat: 125% | Sun: 150% | $49,598 | +$5,952 | -$6,403 | $43,195 | |
| Level 2 (Year 1 Administration) FT: $26.85/hr | Casual (+25%): $33.56/hr | Sat: 125% | Sun: 150% | $53,056 | +$6,367 | -$7,562 | $45,494 | |
| Level 3 (Experienced Clerk) FT: $28.30/hr | Casual (+25%): $35.38/hr | Sat: 125% | Sun: 150% | $55,921 | +$6,711 | -$8,522 | $47,399 | |
| Level 4 (Senior Clerk / Payroll) FT: $30.50/hr | Casual (+25%): $38.13/hr | Sat: 125% | Sun: 150% | $60,268 | +$7,232 | -$9,978 | $50,290 | |
| Level 5 (Office Administrator / Supervisor) FT: $32.90/hr | Casual (+25%): $41.13/hr | Sat: 125% | Sun: 150% | $65,010 | +$7,801 | -$11,566 | $53,444 |
⚡ Modern Awards & Fair Work Rates
Overtime, Penalty Rates & Casual Loading Engine
Calculate weekend loadings (Saturday 1.5x, Sunday 2.0x), night shift penalties (15%), public holidays (2.5x), and 25% casual loadings.
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Shift Hours Logged (This Week)
Total Gross Pay (This Week)
$1,540.00
Effective Avg Rate: $36.67 / hr Ordinary Rate (1.0x): $35.00 / hr
Time-and-a-Half (1.5x): $52.50 / hr
Double Time (2.0x): $70.00 / hr
Public Holiday (2.5x): $87.50 / hr
🇦🇺 2025–2026 Tax Year Stage 3 Cuts Active
Calculate Clerks Level 2 Administration Take-Home Pay
Stage 3 Tax Cuts, 12% Superannuation Guarantee, and ATO Withholding Engine
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Advanced Adjustments (Salary Sacrifice & Hours)
Net Take-Home Pay
$ 45,494 / year in your pocket
Fortnightly Net $1,750
Weekly Net $875
Hourly Net (38h) $23.02
Gross Taxable Income $53,056
Total Income Tax (Stage 3) -$6,501
Medicare Levy (2.0%) -$1,061
Superannuation (12%) Paid by employer on top +$6,367
Effective Tax Rate: 14.3%
Marginal Tax Rate: 30%
❓ E-E-A-T Verified Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Official Australian tax, superannuation, and take-home pay guidance grounded in current ATO rulings.
What is the Clerks Private Sector Award Level 2 pay rate in 2025–2026?
Under the Clerks—Private Sector Award 2020 (MA000002), a Level 2 administration clerk earns a full-time base rate of $26.85/hr ($53,056/year). Casual clerks receive $33.56/hr with 25% casual loading.