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PAYROLL CYCLE Weekly or bi-weekly
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As of 2023, the national minimum wage for workers 21 years or older in Australia increased from the previous year to $23.23 per hour or $882.74 per 38 hour working week. This equals a total of $45,903 annually. This rate is before tax and benefit entitlements.
There are no regional variations when it comes to the Australian minimum wage statutory requirement. However, there are different rules if an employees demographic falls under modern award rules. Modern award rules apply to:
Casual employees attract a 25% casual loading on top of minimum wage.
Since 2018, the Australian minimum wage has increased by 12.99% from $719.20 per 38 hour working week. The largest increase was from 2022 to 2023, which saw an increase of 8.65%.
| Date | Min. wage, hourly rate (AUD) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 23,23 |
| 2022 | 21,38 |
| 2021 | 20,33 |
| 2020 | 19,84 |
| 2019 | 19,49 |
| 2018 | 18,93 |
| 2017 | 18,29 |
| 2016 | 17,70 |
Australia and New Zealand have the highest national minimum wages in the Asia Pacific region. Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea make up the top 5 in this region but with national minimum wage that starts at 50% less than the Australian minimum wage.
There is no difference to the right to minimum wage as a citizen, resident or foreign national working in Australia.
Your business can easily hire employees in Australia without opening a local entity. We handle local employment law, complex tax regulations, and international payroll in 180+ countries worldwide. All you need to do is focus on your business.
Average salaries vary between employment level and industry. However, the Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS) found the median salary to be $92,029. This makes the difference in earning is around 74% more.
It is not possible to hire skilled employees close to minimum wage in Australia. The minimum salary that a sponsored skilled foreign worker must be offered is $53,900 per year. This minimum also varies between industries and skills.
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