Minimum Wage in Australia
                     Minimum Wage in 
Australia
 A Quick Definition
Minimum Wage in Australia
The minimum wage means the absolute lowest wage paid to an 
employee. The benchmark was set on May 30, 2019 which 
ought to be adhered to by every business. As per latest figures, 
the minimal weekly wage in Australia is $740.80 equating to 
$19.49 per hour. 
• Minimum wage varies from job types, but these all are 
stemmed out from one core minimum wage. 
• As per Fair Work Commission, year on year the 1 July is set 
for  minimum wage changes. 
Australian Minimum Wage Rates Since 2014
Commencement Date  Per hour Per 38 hour week
                    
1 July 2014 $16.87 $640.90
1 July 2015 $17.29 $656.90
1 July 2016 $17.70 $672.70
1 July 2017 $18.29 $694.90
1 July 2018 $18.93 $719.20
1 July 2019 $19.49 $740.80
Different Types of Minimum Wages
The minimum wage varies in accordance with the 
employment type, age or work capacity.
• Junior pay rates
• Apprentice and trainee pay rates
• Employees with disability pay rates
Minimum Wage for Juniors
The employee under the age of 21 is known as junior 
employee. Wages are age determinant for these employees, 
which is ascertained as a certain percentage of the national 
minimum wage.
Age Percentage Hourly rate
Under 16 36.80% $7.17
16 47.30% $9.22
17 57.80% $11.27
18 68.30% $13.31
19 82.50% $16.08
20 97.70% $19.05
Minimum Wage for Apprentices
There is a more structured pay for apprentices having 
entitlements clearly determined and mentioned in relevant 
award and registered agreement . It includes sick leave, annual 
leave and allocated breaks.
The pay rate differs a little across industries, which are depend 
on work, risk involved and age of the apprentice.
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Do Different States Have Different 
Minimum Wages
The chunk of Australian states fall under the Fair Work Act 
2009 having a minimum hourly pay as $19.49. However, when 
it comes to Western Australia, all the businesses that are non-
constitutional corporation, have to pay under Western 
Australian system, wherein the minimum wage is currently 
$19.66 per hour.
Do Employment Categories and Employee 
Experience Impact Wage Rates
Yes it does, but under the following conditions:
• The implied award or agreement
• Different employment class, i.e.: casual employees or full-time 
employees
• Work experience, i.e.: apprentices or trainees, years of 
experience within an industry
• Employees’ jobs and responsibilities, i.e.: supervisor or 
manager level
• Working hours duration, i.e.: penalty rates, overtime, and 
allowances
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