Your Pay Rights Australia 2026
Everything you need to check your pay is correct, in one place. Whether you are on minimum wage, earning penalties, or comparing job offers — the tools below will give you the answer in seconds.
Minimum Wage & Award Rates
Your employer must pay you at least the national minimum wage or the rate set by your Modern Award — whichever is higher. If you are under 21 or an apprentice, different rates may apply. These tools let you check in under a minute.
Minimum Wage Checker
Check the current national minimum wage by age and employment type.
Award Pay Rates
Look up base pay rates across 40 Modern Awards. Search by job title or browse by industry.
Pay Rate Lookup
Look up base pay rates by award and classification level.
Am I Being Underpaid?
Check if your pay is below minimum wage and calculate potential back pay over 6 years.
Am I Being Ripped Off at Work?
Quick check: enter your job, age and hourly rate to see if your pay is legal.
Apprentice Wages Calculator
Calculate minimum apprentice pay rates by year and age, including super.
Junior Rates Pay Rise Calculator
See how much more you will earn when junior pay rates are abolished for 18-20 year olds.
Salary & Take-Home Pay
Know what you actually take home after tax, Medicare, and HECS. Convert between hourly, weekly, and annual rates. If you are part-time, calculate your pro rata salary properly.
Take Home Pay Calculator
Calculate your after-tax pay including Medicare levy and HECS repayments.
Salary to Hourly Converter
Convert between annual, monthly, fortnightly, weekly, and hourly pay rates.
Pro Rata Salary Calculator
Calculate your pro rata salary and leave entitlements for part-time hours.
Job Comparison Calculator
Compare two job offers side-by-side on after-tax pay, super, and effective hourly rate.
Which Job Should I Take?
Factor in commute costs, WFH value, super and after-tax pay to find the true winner.
Casual vs Permanent
Casual workers get a 25% loading but miss out on paid leave, notice, and redundancy pay. Use these calculators to see whether casual or permanent actually pays more in your situation.
Penalties, Overtime & Shift Loading
Working weekends, public holidays, or overtime? You are almost certainly entitled to penalty rates. These tools calculate the exact multiplier for your award and shift type — and can work out back pay if you have been underpaid.
Penalty Rate Calculator
Calculate penalty rates for weekends, public holidays, and overtime by award.
Penalty Rate Quick Calculator
Quickly calculate time-and-a-half, double-time, or any penalty multiplier on your base pay.
Overtime Calculator
Calculate overtime pay at time-and-a-half or double-time rates.
Public Holiday Rate Checker
Find public holiday penalty rates by state and award for the year ahead.
Shift Cost Calculator
Calculate the total cost of a shift including all applicable penalty rates and loadings.
Back Pay Calculator
Calculate how much you are owed in unpaid wages including super shortfall.
Guides & Articles
Deep dives on pay rates, wage reviews, and your rights when something does not add up.
- Minimum Wage Australia 2025
- Minimum Wage 2026: What We Know
- 2026 Wage Review Predictions
- 2026 Wage Review: Government Submission
- Casual Loading 25%: What It Really Means
- Casual vs Part-Time: Rights Compared
- Penalty Rates Explained
- Easter 2026 Penalty Rates
- Sunday Penalty Rates by Award
- Can My Boss Make Me Work Overtime?
- Average Salary Australia
- What Award Am I Under?
- Junior Pay Rates Under 21
- Junior Rates Scrapped for 18+
- Apprentice Pay Rates Australia
- How Far Back Can You Claim Underpayment?
- Wage Theft: Your Rights
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Australia in 2026?
The national minimum wage is $25.50 per hour ($969.00 per week for 38 hours) from 1 July 2025. The next Annual Wage Review decision takes effect 1 July 2026.
What is casual loading and how much should I get?
Casual loading is typically 25% on top of the base hourly rate. It compensates you for not receiving paid leave, notice of termination, or redundancy pay. Some awards set a different percentage.
Can my employer pay me less than the award rate?
No. It is illegal to pay below the minimum rates set by your applicable Modern Award or the national minimum wage. If you are being underpaid, you can recover up to 6 years of back pay.
How do I know what award I'm covered by?
Your award depends on your industry and the type of work you do, not your job title. Use the Award Finder tool to look up the Modern Award covering your role, or check your payslip and employment contract.