Fair Work Australia Pay Rates 2024. As of 1 july 2023, the national minimum wage in australia for an adult employee is $23.23 per hour or $882.80 per week (before tax). We (the fair work ombudsman) have updated our pay tools, information, and resources with the new rates.

The pay calculator calculates base pay rates, allowances and penalty rates (including overtime). The fair work commission has announced australia’s minimum wage and award wages will increase by 3.75 per cent, taking the national minimum wage to $24.10 per hour or $915.91 per week from july 1.