Payroll in Australia

Wages

In Australia, there are different national minimum wages for different employees based on their age, work capacity, and employment type. Under the Fair Work Act 2009, minimum wages are reviewed and revised each year.

Salaries

The average weekly ordinary time earnings for full-time adults in Australia are approximately:

Public sector: $2,253.30 AUD for males and $2,027.20 AUD for females Private sector: $2,038.00 AUD for males and $1,739.30 AUD for females

Salaries by location in Australia

Average weekly earnings in Australia don’t vary much by state or territory. However, there is some variance, which you can see in the below listed average weekly earnings by Australian state:

• ACT (Australian Capital Territory): $2,178.40 AUD

• Western Australia: $2,156.80 AUD

• New South Wales: $1,985.60 AUD

• Queensland: $1953.70 AUD

• Victoria: $1,927.90 AUD

• NT (Northern Territory): $1,886.60 AUD

• South Australia: $1,857.40 AUD

• Tasmania: $1,765.60 AUD

Payroll frequency

In Australia, employees must be paid at least monthly, but many employers choose to pay on a weekly or twice-per-month basis. In addition to regular wages, employees may receive additional compensation such as bonuses or incentives. These payments are often stipulated in collective agreements or company policies and are disbursed according to the terms in those agreements.

An EOR or global recruitment provider like Safeguard Global can help you learn what kinds of bonuses and incentives are competitive in different areas and industries in Australia.