PayCheckR / Modern awards / MA000132
These are the current minimum pay rates under the Victorian Local Government Award 2015 (MA000132), 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.
Some of the roles this award may cover at the Victorian Local Government Award 2015. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.
Full-time pay runs from $1,030.10 per week ($27.11 per hour) at the entry level up to $1,865.60 per week at the top, across 11 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1Entry level for operational employees in Victorian local government with minimal experience and qualifications. Completes generic and basic tasks under established practices and... | $1,030.10 | $27.11 |
| Level 2Operational employee undertaking duties in excess of Level 1 with relevant local government industry or equivalent experience. Completes basic tasks using a range of basic skill... | $1,062.90 | $27.97 |
| Level 3Operational employee undertaking duties in excess of Level 2, and the entry level for administrative employees. Responsible for regularly occurring tasks with general daily guid... | $1,103.00 | $29.03 |
The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.
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Check my payRates 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.