Minimum wage Australia (from 1 July 2026)
From 1 July 2026 the National Minimum Wage is $26.44 an hour, or $1,004.90 for a 38-hour week. Full time that is $52,254.80 a year, and $1,752.48 a fortnight after tax.
National Minimum Wage rates
| From 1 July 2025 | From 1 July 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Per hour | $24.95 | $26.44 |
| Per week (38 hours) | $948.00 | $1,004.90 |
| Per year (weekly × 52) | $49,296.00 | $52,254.80 |
The new rates come from the Fair Work Ombudsman. The previous rates and the size of the increases come from secondary reports of the 2026 Annual Wage Review decision. The weekly figure is the official amount: $26.44 × 38 is $1,004.72, slightly under $1,004.90, because the hourly figure is rounded.
Take-home pay at the minimum wage
| Hours a week | Gross a week | Gross a year | Take-home a fortnight | Take-home a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | $396.60 | $20,623 | $793.20 | $20,623 |
| 20 | $528.80 | $27,498 | $1,036.65 | $26,953 |
| 25 | $661.00 | $34,372 | $1,240.77 | $32,260 |
| 30 | $793.20 | $41,246 | $1,449.89 | $37,697 |
| 38 (full time) | $1,004.90 | $52,255 | $1,752.48 | $45,564 |
Who it applies to
- The National Minimum Wage is the floor for employees not covered by an award or enterprise agreement.
- Many workers are covered by a modern award, which sets its own (usually higher) minimum for each job and level. Award minimums rose 4.75%.
- Junior, apprentice, trainee and casual rates are different; check the award or the Fair Work Ombudsman's pay calculator.
- Most changes start from the first full pay period on or after 1 July.
Your employer also pays 12% super on top: $6,271 a year for full-time minimum wage work.
FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Australia in 2026?
$26.44 an hour or $1,004.90 a week for full-time work (38 hours), from 1 July 2026.
How much is minimum wage per year?
$52,254.80 before tax for full-time work, which is $45,564 after tax and Medicare levy in 2026–27.
Do I pay tax on minimum wage?
Yes, full time. $52,255 is above the $18,200 tax-free threshold, so $5,665 of income tax and $1,025 of Medicare levy are due for the year.