minimum pay
The minimum wage for employees aged 18 years and over rose to $11.25 an hour before tax on 1 April, 2007. That’s $90 for an eight hour day, or $450 for a 40 hour week.
The youth minimum wage and the training wage both rose to $9 an hour before tax on 1 April, 2007. That’s $72 for an eight hour day, and $360 for a 40 hour week.
The youth wage applies to people aged 16 and 17 years, and the training wage applies to people doing recognised industry training involving at least 60 credits a year.
There is no statutory minimum wage for employees who are under 16 years old.
By law, employers must pay at least the minimum wage - even if an employee is paid by commission or by piece rate. The minimum wage applies to all workers aged 16 years or older, including home workers, casuals, temporary and part-time workers.
The only exception is when an employee holds an exemption permit.
Holiday pay must be paid in addition to the minimum wage. If an employee receives “pay-as-you-go†holiday pay, this payment must be a separate and identifiable part of their pay.
An increase in the minimum wage will not affect an employee’s other conditions of employment, unless they agree to the changes.
An employee being paid less than the minimum wage can complain to a Labour Inspector, who may investigate and act to recover any money owed. Employees can also get help from our mediators.
For further guidance see our information on:
The youth minimum wage and the training wage both rose to $9 an hour before tax on 1 April, 2007. That’s $72 for an eight hour day, and $360 for a 40 hour week.
The youth wage applies to people aged 16 and 17 years, and the training wage applies to people doing recognised industry training involving at least 60 credits a year.
There is no statutory minimum wage for employees who are under 16 years old.
By law, employers must pay at least the minimum wage - even if an employee is paid by commission or by piece rate. The minimum wage applies to all workers aged 16 years or older, including home workers, casuals, temporary and part-time workers.
The only exception is when an employee holds an exemption permit.
Holiday pay must be paid in addition to the minimum wage. If an employee receives “pay-as-you-go†holiday pay, this payment must be a separate and identifiable part of their pay.
An increase in the minimum wage will not affect an employee’s other conditions of employment, unless they agree to the changes.
An employee being paid less than the minimum wage can complain to a Labour Inspector, who may investigate and act to recover any money owed. Employees can also get help from our mediators.
For further guidance see our information on: