Salary & Wages in Australia | Awards & National Minimum Wage

Wage and pay guides for employers on the national minimum wage, award wages, casual loading, super and back pay, so you pay your employees correctly.

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Apprentice Pay Rates

Thinking of hiring an apprentice? This guide for small and medium business owners breaks down everything you need to know about apprentice pay rates.

Oct 5, 2026

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Back Pay

What is back pay and how to calculate it? This guide for employers explains what back pay is, why it happens, and how to prevent underpayments in your business.

Oct 5, 2026

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Casual Loading

Understanding casual loading in Australia? Learn how to calculate it, employer obligations, and legal considerations. Get expert advice from Employment Compass.

Oct 5, 2026

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Minimum Wage

Understand minimum wage rates in Australia. Learn about employer obligations, penalties for non-compliance, and how to manage wage increases in your business.

Oct 5, 2026

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General information only

This content is general information about Australian employment law, current at the date it was last reviewed. It does not take your circumstances into account and is not legal advice. For advice about your situation, call Employment Compass on 1300 144 002.

Last reviewed: October 2026

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