Australia has a National Minimum Wage
As at July 2015 the Australian National minimum wage is $17.29 per hour or $656.90 per 38 hour week (before tax).
This applied from the first pay period after 1 July 2015
Casual Workers, under the National Award, are entitled to a minimum 25% extra loading.
The National rate for July 2014 was $16.87 per hour or $640.90 a week.
Western Australia Minimum Wage:
As at July 2015 the Western Australia State minimum wage is $17.89 per hour or $679.90Â per 38 hour week (before tax).
Casual Workers, under the Western Australia State Award, are entitled to a minimum 20% extra loading.
The above rates are all for ADULT wages, 21 and over.
| National Minimum Wage July 2015 | ||
| Weekly | Hourly | Age |
| $656.90 | $17.29 | Adult |
| $641.79 | $16.89 | 20 years |
| $541.94 | $14.26 | 19 years |
| $448.66 | $11.81 | 18 years |
| $379.69 | $ 9.99 | 17 years |
| $310.71 | $ 8.18 | 16 years |
| $241.74 | $ 6.36 | Under 16 years |
| Western Australia Minimum Wage July 2015 | ||
| Weekly | Hourly | Age |
| $679.90 | $17.89 | Adult |
| $612.00 | $16.11 | 20 years |
| $544.00 | $14.32 | 19 years |
| $476.00 | $12.53 | 18 years |
| $408.00 | $10.74 | 17 years |
| $340.00 | $ 8.95 | 16 years |
| $272.00 | $ 7.16 | Under 16 years |
Source:
National Award: www.fairwork.gov.au
Western Australia State Award www.commerce.wa.gov.au
See also:Â Minimum Wage in Australia and United Kingdom