Australian Pay Calculator 2025
Fair Work Award Rates
Find your exact minimum wage by industry, award, classification level, age and employment type. Penalty rates, overtime and superannuation included.
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2025 National Minimum Wage — Key Rates
The Fair Work Commission increased minimum wages by 3.75% from 1 July 2025.
Junior Pay Rates 2025
| Age | % of Adult | Hourly (base) | Weekly (38hr) | Casual Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21+ (Adult) | 100% | $24.10 | $915.80 | $30.13 |
| 20 years | 90% | $21.69 | $824.22 | $27.11 |
| 19 years | 80% | $19.28 | $732.64 | $24.10 |
| 18 years | 70% | $16.87 | $641.06 | $21.09 |
| 17 years | 60% | $14.46 | $549.48 | $18.08 |
| 16 years | 50% | $12.05 | $457.90 | $15.06 |
Superannuation Rate Schedule
| Period | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 | 12.00% | Current rate |
| 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027 | 12.00% | Rate remains at 12% |
| 1 July 2027 onwards | 12.00% | Rate remains at 12% |
Penalty Rates Guide — Common Awards 2025
Penalty rates apply when employees work outside ordinary hours. Multipliers vary by award.
Find Your Award by Industry
Australia has 122 modern awards covering all industries and occupations. Select your industry in the calculator above or browse below.
Frequently Asked Questions
From 1 July 2025, the national minimum wage is $24.10 per hour or $915.80 per week for a full-time adult employee (38-hour week), following a 3.75% increase. Casual employees receive 25% loading on top, making the minimum casual rate $30.13/hr. Most modern awards set higher rates than the national minimum.
Use the calculator above — select your industry, award, classification level, age and employment type. Your employer is legally required to tell you which award applies. You can also use the Fair Work Ombudsman’s Find my award tool.
Casual loading is a 25% addition to the base hourly rate, compensating casuals for not receiving paid leave or notice. Example: $24.10 × 1.25 = $30.13/hr. Penalty rate calculations for casuals vary by award.
Sunday rates vary by award — Hospitality 1.5×, Retail 1.5×, Nurses 1.75×, Building 2.0×, Clerks 2.0×. Public holiday rates are typically 2.25×–2.5× the base rate. Use the calculator above for exact rates for your award.
Junior rates apply to employees under 21 as a percentage of the adult award rate:
- 16 years — 50%
- 17 years — 60%
- 18 years — 70%
- 19 years — 80%
- 20 years — 90%
- 21+ — 100% (full adult rate)
Note: not all awards apply junior rates.
The Superannuation Guarantee rate is 12% from 1 July 2025 and remains at 12% for all future years. Employers pay this on top of ordinary time earnings. Check the ATO website for eligibility details.
No. This calculator was built with AI assistance using Fair Work published data and provides general estimates only. It cannot be used for legal purposes. Always verify with the official Fair Work pay guides or the official Fair Work Pay and Conditions Tool.
New rates take effect from the first full pay period on or after 1 July each year. The 2025-26 rates (effective 1 July 2025) reflect a 3.75% increase. Some awards may have additional mid-year adjustments.
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