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Minimum Wage
| National Minimum Wage (Hourly) | $24.95 |
| Hourly Rate (Gross) | $24.95 |
| Hours per Week | 38 |
| Annual Salary (Gross) | $49,301.20 |
| Est. Annual Tax | $6,564.38 |
| Annual Take-Home | $42,736.82 |
| Hourly Rate (After Tax) | $21.63 |
| Weekly Take-Home | $821.86 |
| Fortnightly Take-Home | $1,643.72 |
| Monthly Take-Home | $3,561.40 |
How it works
Australia's national minimum wage sets the lowest hourly rate most adult employees must be paid. From 1 July 2025, the adult minimum wage is $24.95 per hour before tax. This guide explains how minimum wage converts to weekly and annual pay, what take-home pay looks like after tax and Medicare, and how award rates, casual loading and junior rates differ from the national floor.
The Fair Work Commission sets the national minimum wage each financial year. For 2025–26, the adult national minimum wage is $24.95 per hour. On a standard 38-hour week, that is $949.10 gross per week or about $49,353 per year before tax.
Many workers are paid above the minimum under industry awards, enterprise agreements or casual loading. The minimum wage is a legal floor — not the typical rate in skilled roles.
On full-time minimum wage earnings, you still pay income tax and the 2% Medicare levy once you exceed the tax-free threshold of $18,200. A minimum wage worker on $49,353 gross might take home roughly $42,000–$43,000 per year depending on exact hours and withholding — use the calculator above for a precise 2025–26 estimate.
Part-time and casual workers on minimum wage have lower annual totals but the same hourly rate before casual loading. Casual employees often receive 25% loading on top of the base hourly rate.
Award-covered jobs may set minimum rates above the national floor. Hospitality, retail and healthcare awards often pay more than $24.95 per hour for experienced classifications.
Junior employees are paid a percentage of the adult rate based on age. Casual loading adds 25% to the base hourly rate for casual workers without annual leave entitlements.
The adult national minimum wage is $24.95 per hour from 1 July 2025. Award rates and casual loading can be higher.
On 38 hours at $24.95 per hour, gross weekly pay is about $949. After tax and Medicare, weekly take-home is typically around $800–$820 — use the calculator for your exact hours.
Yes, once annual income exceeds $18,200. Full-time minimum wage earners pay some income tax and the 2% Medicare levy.
Casual workers receive at least 25% loading on the base hourly rate, so the gross hourly rate is higher, but they do not receive paid leave.
No. Employers must pay 12% superannuation guarantee on top of ordinary time earnings for eligible employees.
These figures are rough guides, not tax or financial advice. For the full picture see our disclaimer.