Australian pay rate calculator
Search any modern award, choose a classification and calculate the hourly, weekly and annual pay rate - including penalty rates, overtime, casual loading, allowances and superannuation. Rates are sourced live from the Fair Work Commission Modern Awards Pay Database.
Select an award to see classifications.
Junior rates apply under 21. Enter 21+ for adult rates.
5. Hours & loadings per week
Base hourly rate
$0.00/hr
Gross annual
$0.00
Total incl. super (annual)
$0.00
This calculator provides general estimates only and cannot be used for legal purposes. Rates may differ based on your specific award, enterprise agreement or individual circumstances. Always verify using the official Fair Work pay guides and the Fair Work Pay Calculator.
Connected to Fair Work Commission API - live award data available.
National Minimum Wage in Australia
The National Minimum Wage applies to employees not covered by an award or registered agreement. Rates below are the 2023–24 National Minimum Wage, effective from the first full pay period on or after 6 June 2023, as set by the Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review.
Hourly
$26.44
per ordinary hour
Weekly (38h)
$1004.90
full-time weekly rate
Casual
$33.05
incl. 25% casual loading
Penalty rates guide for common awards
A quick reference to the most commonly applied penalty rates under six major modern awards. Rates are shown as a percentage of the ordinary hourly rate. Some classifications, shift patterns and enterprise agreements vary - always confirm against the current award for your team.
General Retail Industry Award
Award code MA000004
| When worked | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday (7am–9pm) | 100% | 125% |
| Evening (after 9pm Mon–Fri) | 125% | 150% |
| Saturday | 125% | 150% |
| Sunday | 150% | 175% |
| Public holiday | 225% | 250% |
Percentages are applied to the ordinary hourly rate. Casual rates already include the 25% casual loading. Rates shown are indicative summaries only - refer to the current award or the calculator above for classification-specific pay.
This calculator is built into the workit platform.
workit is fully integrated with Fair Work Commission data, so pay rates, classifications and penalty rules stay current without manual lookups. Use the same live award data across rostering, timesheets and payroll - and remove the guesswork from compliance.
Live Fair Work rates
Award classifications and minimum wage figures are pulled from Fair Work Commission sources so your calculations reflect the latest rates.
Built-in compliance
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