Wage Calculator Australia โ Hourly, Annual & Minimum Wage
Convert between hourly, daily, and annual rates. Check your pay against minimum wage and award rates. Calculate part-time pro-rata salary with super and leave accrual.
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How to Use This Calculator
Tab "Hourly โ Annual"
Enter your rate (hourly, annual, or daily) and select the input type. Set your hours per week (full-time standard is 38). The calculator converts between all rate types and shows the casual equivalent with 25% loading. Under "More options," select your employment type (full-time, part-time, or casual) for relevant warnings.
Tab "Minimum Wage Check"
Enter your hourly rate, select your employment type, and choose your industry award. The calculator compares your rate against both the national minimum and your specific award minimum rate. If you're being underpaid, it shows the shortfall per hour and per week.
Tab "Part-Time Pro-Rata"
Enter the full-time equivalent salary, your actual hours per week, and the full-time hours (usually 38). The calculator shows your pro-rata salary, hourly rate, super contributions (12%), and pro-rata annual leave accrual.
The Formulas
Hourly โ Annual = Hourly rate ร Hours/week ร 52 weeks
Annual โ Hourly = Annual salary รท (Hours/week ร 52)
Daily rate = Hourly rate ร (Hours/week รท 5)
Casual loading:
Casual rate = Base hourly rate ร 1.25
Minimum casual rate = $24.10 ร 1.25 = $30.13/hr
Part-time pro-rata:
Pro-rata salary = Full-time salary ร (Part-time hours รท Full-time hours)
Pro-rata leave = 4 weeks ร (Part-time hours รท Full-time hours)
Super Guarantee:
Super = Salary ร 12% (from 1 July 2025)
All figures are gross (before tax). The national minimum wage of $24.10/hr applies from 1 July 2025. Most employees are covered by an industry award which may set a higher minimum. Always check your specific award at fairwork.gov.au.
Example
Sarah โ Part-Time Office Worker, 24 hrs/wk
Full-time equivalent salary: $65,000. Working 24 hours per week (full-time is 38 hours).
Sarah's hourly rate of $32.89 is above the national minimum of $24.10/hr. Her total package including super is $45,979/year. She accrues annual leave on a pro-rata basis โ 2.53 weeks instead of the full-time 4 weeks.
Award Minimum Rates (Level 1, from 1 July 2025)
| Award / Industry | Hourly Rate | Casual Rate (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| National Minimum Wage | $24.10 | $30.13 |
| General Retail Industry | $25.44 | $31.80 |
| Hospitality Industry | $25.44 | $31.80 |
| Clerks โ Private Sector | $25.44 | $31.80 |
| Fast Food Industry | $24.10 | $30.13 |
| Nurses Award | $28.11 | $35.14 |
| Building & Construction | $26.11 | $32.64 |
| Cleaning Services | $25.44 | $31.80 |
These are Level 1 base rates. Higher classification levels attract higher rates. Penalty rates apply for overtime, weekends, and public holidays. Always verify your rate at fairwork.gov.au.