What is the minimum wage in Australia right now?

The national minimum wage in Australia is $25.50 per hour or $969.00 per week (38-hour week) before tax, effective from 1 July 2025. This rate applies to employees not covered by an award or enterprise agreement. The Fair Work Commission reviews the national minimum wage annually.

What is the minimum wage for casual workers in Australia?

Casual employees receive the national minimum wage plus a 25% casual loading to compensate for the lack of paid leave and other entitlements. This brings the casual minimum wage to $31.88 per hour. If an employee is covered by an award, the award's casual loading rate applies instead.

What is the minimum wage for under 18s in Australia?

Junior employees under 21 receive a percentage of the adult minimum wage based on their age. For example, under the national minimum wage, an employee under 16 receives 36.8%, at 16 it's 47.3%, at 17 it's 57.8%, at 18 it's 68.3%, at 19 it's 82.5%, and at 20 it's 97.7% of the full adult rate.

When does the minimum wage go up in Australia?

The national minimum wage is reviewed annually by the Fair Work Commission as part of its Annual Wage Review. Any increase typically takes effect from the first full pay period on or after 1 July each year. The FWC considers economic conditions, cost of living, and other factors in its decision.

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The Australian minimum wage is $25.50 per hour or $969.00 per week for full-time workers from 1 July 2025. Casuals get $31.88/hr including 25% loading. Junior workers aged 16-20 are paid a percentage of the adult rate based on their age.

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