Minimum Wages in Australia with effect from 01-07-2016 to 30-06-2017

Revision is expected.
Last update: 03-08-2017
Currency: AUD (Australian Dollar)

National Minimum Wage

Minimum Wage per Hour Minimum Wage per Week
17.70
Hours per week specified: 38
672.70
Hours per week specified: 38

Notes / Footnote

 

  1. Item Amount in Australian Dollars (A$) or in percentage (%)
    Casual loading 25%
    Special national minimum wage I: applies to disabled adults where disability DOES NOT affect productivity $672.70 per week (before tax), or $17.70 per hour.
    Special national minimum wage II: applies todisabled adults where disability DOES affect productivity Adults whose productivity is affected by their disability are paid a percentage of the national minimum wage, set in accordance with Schedule A to the National Minimum Wage Order.
    Special national minimum wage III:applies tojunior employees.  The minimum wage for junior employees is a % of the national minimum wage and it reflects age as follows: Minimum hourly rate
    (a) <16 years: 36.8% $ 6.51
    (b) 16 years:   47.3% $ 8.37
    © 17 years:   57.8% $10.23
    (d) 18 years:   68.3% $12.09
    (e) 19 years:   82.5% $14.60
    (f) 20 years:   97.7% $17.29
    Special national minimum wage IV:applies to apprentices.The minimum wage for apprentices is a % of the national minimum wage and it reflects their progression as follows: The minimum wage for apprentices is a % of the national minimum wage and it reflects their progression as follows:
    (a) 1st year: 55% $9.74
    (b) 2nd year: 65% $11.51
    © 3rd year: 80% $14.16
    (d) 4th year: 95% $16.815
    Special national minimum wage V: applies to a trainee who is not an apprentice Minimum wage varies with years of schooling. Currently it varies from A$287.90 – A$585.80 per week. The minimum wage for a trainee is set in schedule E of the Miscellaneous Award 2010.
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