MINIMUM AND AVERAGE SALARY IN AUSTRALIA
Australia is a country in the Southern Hemisphere, located on the continent of the same name, as well as occupying the island of Tasmania and several other islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The state with strong economy, rich natural resources, comfortable climate and a lot of places for active recreation.
The population of Australia is 25.9 million people. Slightly more than a quarter of the locals were born outside the country. The most numerous ethnic groups are British, New Zealanders, Chinese, Indians and Filipinos. Unemployment in the country is around 5%. Let's find out what salaries in Australia in 2020.
Minimum salary in Australia
Each year, a panel of experts from the Fair Work Commission of Australia (FWC) reviews the minimum wage received by employees in the national labor system. As a result, a minimum wage regulation is adopted, which takes effect on July 1 of this year.
According to the local government's official figures, the pre-tax national minimum wage in Australia in 2020 (effective July 1) is A$19.84 per hour or A$753.80 per week (38 hours), equivalent to $14.1 and $536, respectively.
Important. In manufacturing, construction and a number of other sectors of the Australian economy, the new minimum wage rate did not take effect until November 1, and in accommodation and food services, arts and recreation, aviation, retail and tourism from February 1, 2021.
| Age | Hourly rate (A$) | Percentage (%) |
| Less than 16 years old | 7.30 | 36.8 |
| 16 | 9.38 | 47.3 |
| 17 | 11.47 | 57.8 |
| 18 | 13.55 | 68.3 |
| 19 | 16.37 | 82.5 |
| 20 | 19.38 | 97.87 |
| Year of study | Hourly rate (A$) | Percentage (%) |
| First | 10.91 | 55 |
| Second | 12.90 | 65 |
| Third | 15.87 | 80 |
| Fourth | 18.84 | 95 |
Compared to last year, Australia's minimum wage has increased by 1.75%, from A$19.49, to A$19.84. Over the past five years, Australian workers have been paid $96.9 more.
Average salary in Australia
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the pre-tax average salary in Australia in 2020 is A$1,713.90 per week, the equivalent of $1,220. This is the weekly earnings of full-time employed adults. Compared to last year, Australians are up 4.8 percent. The average weekly total earnings for all workers is A$1,304.7 ($930).
Note. The average wage in Australia in 2020 is A$7,426.9 per month ($5,280.6).
Men in Australia earn on average A$1,812 per week and women A$1,558.4. In the public sector of economy incomes of Australians are about 1,848.4 A$, and in private – 1 673,6 A$. The average weekly earnings of full-time adult men is A$1,958.30 in the public sector and A$1,780.70 in the private sector. The average weekly earnings of full-time adult women in the public sector is A$1,751.30 and in the private sector is A$1,469.10.
| Sector of Economy | Australian Dollars per week | Dollars per week |
| Mining and quarrying | 2,697.50 | 1,920 |
| Information technology, media, and telecommunications | 2,033.40 | 1,445 |
| Financial and insurance services | 2,015.80 | 1,435 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 1,965.70 | 1,400 |
| Electricity, gas, water and waste management | 1,907.70 | 1,355 |
| Education and training | 1,825.70 | 1,300 |
| Public administration and security | 1,801.90 | 1,280 |
| Construction | 1,683 | 1,195 |
| Transportation, postal and warehousing | 1,662.10 | 1,180 |
| Health care and social assistance | 1,624.60 | 1,155 |
| Wholesale trade | 1,591.50 | 1,130 |
| Leasing, rental and real estate services | 1,561.30 | 1,110 |
| Administrative and support services | 1,537.90 | 1,095 |
| Arts and recreation services | 1,523.80 | 1,085 |
| Manufacturing | 1,526.80 | 1,085 |
| Retail trade | 1,259.80 | 1,085 |
| Accommodation and catering | 1,139.30 | 810 |
| Other services | 1,339.30 | 810 |
Workers in the mining industry in Australia have the highest average income at A$2,697.50. The industry with the lowest earnings is accommodation and food services, where they earn about A$1,139.30. The Australian metropolitan area makes an average of A$1,861.40, while the state of Tasmania makes only A$1,488.1.
| Region | Australian dollars per week | Dollars per week |
| Australian Capital Territory | 1,861.40 | 1,325 |
| Western Australia | 1,840.80 | 1,310 |
| New South Wales | 1,748.90 | 1,245 |
| Victoria | 1,709 | 1,215 |
| Northern Territory | 1,701.60 | 1,210 |
| Queensland | 1,645.40 | 1,170 |
| South Australia | 1,522.90 | 1,085 |
| Tasmania | 1,488.10 | 1,060 |
Note. Information on average wages in Australia by sector of economy and region is based on official data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics as of May 2020.
In conclusion, Australia's income tax rate on wages ranges from 0% (income up to A$18,200 per year) to 45% (income over A$180,000 per year).
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