Minimum Wage in Australia

The National Minimum Wage is $26.44 an hour, or $1,004.90 for a 38-hour week, from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026. The Fair Work Commission raised it by 6%.

An hour A$26.44

A week A$1,004.72

A month A$4,353.79 ≈ $3,054

A year A$52,245.44

National Minimum Wage, since 1 July 2026. The legal rate is set an hour (highlighted); the others assume 38 hours a week. All amounts are before tax.

Minimum wage calculator for Australia

Change the hours to see what the minimum pays for part-time work or overtime, or enter your own hourly pay.

Pay an hour (AUD) Hours a week

A week: A$1,004.72
A month: A$4,353.79
A year: A$52,245.44

Months are 52 weeks ÷ 12. Paid holidays, overtime premiums and extra monthly payments are not included.

Who is covered

National minimum

Most workers are covered by a modern award, which sets a higher minimum for their job and level; award rates went up 4.75%. Casual workers get at least a 25% loading. Junior employees and apprentices have lower rates.

Next change

The Fair Work Commission reviews the minimum every year, with new rates from 1 July 2027.

Checked 23 October 2026 against labour ministries, official gazettes and recent reporting. Your own minimum can depend on your age, sector, region or contract, so check with the labour authority or your union. This is a summary, not legal advice. Sources: Fair Work Ombudsman: Minimum wages.

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