National minimum wage
Minimum wage in Australia
A$24.10 per hour
Effective 2024-07-01 · Source: en.wikipedia.org
National minimum wage. Most workers covered by higher award rates.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- A$24.10
- Daily
- A$193
- Weekly
- A$964
- Monthly
- A$4,177
- Annual
- A$50,128
Roughly $2,757 per month in USD (approximate, using ~2025 exchange rates).
Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.
- Hourly
- A$24.10
- Weekly (40h)
- A$964
- Monthly
- A$4,177
- Annual
- A$50,128
Approximately $2,757 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).
Minimum wage in Australia: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in Australia?
- The minimum wage in Australia is A$24.10 per hour, effective 2024-07-01.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Australia minimum wage works out to about A$50,128 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- National minimum wage. Most workers covered by higher award rates.