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Fair Work Pay Calculator

Tells you the exact legal minimum for your job, industry, age and shift.

Fair Work Pay Calculator

calculate.fairwork.gov.au

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Tells you the exact legal minimum for your job, industry, age and shift.

The most important link on this page for anyone working. Australian minimum pay is set by industry awards and is usually well above the headline national minimum — including penalty rates for nights, weekends and public holidays.

Have ready before you start

  • Your job title
  • Industry
  • Whether you are casual, part-time or full-time
  • Your age

Underpayment of new arrivals is widespread and illegal. Check your rate in your first week, not when you leave.

SourcesFair Work Pay CalculatorFair Work Ombudsman — awards (Award rates and penalty rates)

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