Minimum wage in Australia 2026: gross and net
What the minimum wage pays a month and an hour, before and after tax and social security.
A$45,229 net a year, single, 2026 rules. Try other salaries in the calculator below.
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The minimum wage in Australia in 2026: A$26.44 an hour
The minimum wage in Australia is A$26.44 an hour since July 2026. For a full-time job of 38 hours a week that is about A$4,355 gross a month. After income tax and social security about A$3,769 a month is left (A$45,229 a year).
The minimum wage, before and after tax
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Gross a month | A$4,354.57 |
| Net a month | A$3,769.12 |
| Net a year | A$45,229 |
| Net per paid hour | A$22.89 |
| Net per hour worked | A$25.54 |
Source: Fair Work Ombudsman: $26.44 an hour, $1,004.90 for a 38-hour week, from 1 July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Australia in 2026?
A$26.44 an hour: about A$4,355 gross a month for a full-time job.
How much is the minimum wage after tax?
About A$3,769 net a month for a single person without children (A$45,229 a year).
How much is it per hour after tax?
About A$22.89 net per paid hour, and A$25.54 for each hour actually worked.
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