Minimum hourly rate
$26.44
21 years and over ยท Full-time
Weekly (38 hrs)
$1,004.90
Fortnightly
$2,009.80
Annual (52 weeks)
$52,254.80
This is the National Minimum Wage floor for award and agreement free employees in the national system. If a modern award or enterprise agreement covers the role, pay the award or agreement rate when it is higher. This tool does not calculate award rates, penalty rates, overtime, allowances, apprentice or trainee rates, or disability-adjusted rates.
General information only
Rates apply from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026. They come from the Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review 2026 decision ([2026] FWCFB 3500, 2 June 2026) and the National Minimum Wage Order 2026, as published by the Fair Work Ombudsman. This is not legal or financial advice. If you are unsure, check the official Fair Work Ombudsman and Fair Work Commission sources. Rates last verified 14 November 2026.