How do I know if I'm being paid correctly in Australia?

To check if you're being paid correctly, compare your hourly rate against the national minimum wage ($24.10/hr for 2025-26, or $25.47/hr for casuals with 25% loading). You should also check that your employer is paying the correct superannuation rate (12% for 2025-26) and that you're receiving all your leave entitlements. Our Employment Check tool does all of this automatically.

What superannuation rate should my employer be paying?

As of 1 July 2025, the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate is 12%. Your employer must pay this on top of your ordinary time earnings. You can check your super contributions on your payslip or through your super fund's online portal. If your employer is paying less than 12%, they may be in breach of the law.

How much annual leave am I entitled to in Australia?

Under the National Employment Standards (NES), full-time employees accrue 4 weeks (20 days) of paid annual leave per year. Part-time employees accrue leave on a pro-rata basis according to their hours. Casual employees do not accrue annual leave, but receive a 25% casual loading instead. Annual leave accumulates from year to year and does not expire.

How much notice does my employer need to give me?

Under the NES, the minimum notice period depends on your length of service: up to 1 year is 1 week, 1-3 years is 2 weeks, 3-5 years is 3 weeks, and over 5 years is 4 weeks. If you are over 45 years old with at least 2 years of service, you receive an additional week of notice. Your employer must pay you for the notice period even if they ask you to leave immediately (payment in lieu of notice).

What redundancy pay am I entitled to?

Redundancy pay under the NES ranges from 4 weeks' pay (for 1-2 years of service) up to 16 weeks' pay (for 9-10 years of service). After 10 years, it drops to 12 weeks. Small businesses with fewer than 15 employees are exempt from paying redundancy. Employees with less than 1 year of service are not entitled to redundancy pay.

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Estimated take-home pay

$2,315.85/fn

$60,212.00/yr$1,157.92/wk

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$2,315.85/fn

Annual: $60,212.00 | Weekly: $1,157.92 | Tax: $13,288.00 + Medicare: $1,500.00 | Effective rate: 19.7%

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$37.96/hr

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Superannuation compliance

12% ($9,000.00/yr)

Your employer is paying at or above the SG rate of 12%. Annual super: $9,000.00.

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