Road Transport and Distribution Award 2020 pay rates
These are the current minimum pay rates under the Road Transport and Distribution Award 2020 (MA000038), as published by the Fair Work Commission. They set the least an employer can pay someone the award covers. A contract or agreement can pay more, but not less.
Rates last updated 14 April 2026.
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Some of the roles this award may cover at the Road Transport and Distribution Award 2020. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.
Minimum pay rates
Full-time pay runs from $1,021.00 per week ($26.87 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,198.80 per week at the top, across 14 classifications. A few examples:
Classification
Weekly (full-time)
Per hour
Distribution facility employee level 1
$1,057.60
$27.83
Distribution facility employee level 2
$1,076.20
$28.32
Distribution facility employee level 3
$1,118.00
$29.42
The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.
What else it sets
Penalty rates for weekends, public holidays and overtime.
35 allowances (for example Driver of low loader with GCM over 43 tonnes - for each extra tonne1, Driver of multi-axle platform trailing equipment with carrying capacity in excess of 100 tonnes - for each extra 10 tonnes in excess of 100 tonnes and up to 150 tonnes1, Driver of multi-axle platform trailing equipment with carrying capacity in excess of 100 tonnes - for each extra 10 tonnes in excess of 150 tonnes and up to 200 tonnes1).
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Rates are sourced from Fair Work Commission data and shown as a guide. They can change, and your circumstances may differ. Verify against your payslip and the official instrument before acting. For advice, contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 or a registered employment lawyer.