Everyone
Previous minimum wage rates
Minimum wage rates from 1997 - 2023
Minimum wage rates from May 2013 to April 2023
| In force from: | Adult | Starting-out | Training |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April 2023 | $22.70 | $18.16 | $18.16 |
| 1 April 2022 | $21.20 | $16.96 | $16.96 |
| 1 April 2021 | $20.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| 1 April 2020 | $18.90 | $15.12 | $15.12 |
| 1 April 2019 | $17.70 | $14.16 | $14.16 |
| 1 April 2018 | $16.50 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| 1 April 2017 | $15.75 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| 1 April 2016 | $15.25 | $21.20 | $12.20 |
| 1 April 2015 | $14.75 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| 1 April 2014 | $14.25 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| 1 May 2013 | n/c | $11.00 | n/c |
Minimum wage rates from April 2008 to April 2013
| In force from: | Adult | New entrant | Training |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April 2013 | $13.75 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| 1 April 2012 | $13.50 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| 1 April 2011 | $13.00 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| 1 April 2010 | $12.75 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| 1 April 2009 | $12.50 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| 1 April 2008 | $12.00 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
Minimum wage rates from March 1997 to April 2007
| In force from: | Adult | Youth | Training |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April 2007 | $11.258 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| 27 March 2006 | $10.25 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| 21 March 2005 | $9.50 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| 1 April 2004 | $9.00 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| 24 March 2003 | $8.50 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| 18 March 2002 | $8.00 | $6.40 | |
| 5 March 2001 | $7.70 | $5.40 | |
| 6 March 2000 | $7.55 | $4.55 | |
| 1 March 1997 | $7.00 | $4.20 |