Payment in Australia

The Fair Work Commission, Australia’s national workplace tribunal annually announces minimum wageadjustments. The national minimum wage usually changes on 1st July each year, with effect from 1 July 2025, the NMW for permanent adult is AUD24.95 per hour, AUD948 per week and applicable minimum rates under modern awards will increase by 3.5%.

Each classification level has a different minimum pay rate.

Casual employees entitled to the national minimum wage must receive at least $31.19 per hour, which includes the 25% casual loading rate.

Monthly is the most common, however, employees may also be paid weekly or fortnightly.