20 hrs/week
Casual adult (NMW + 25%) minimum wage 20 hours
$661.00/wk
$34,372/year gross
Effective 1 July 2026 · Updated 2026-08-24$33.05/hour
Casual adult (NMW + 25%) 2026
Award/agreement-free casual employees entitled to the adult National Minimum Wage plus the 25% casual loading. National Minimum Wage band with pay examples, adult NMW context, and official Fair Work sources — for HR, payroll, and workers.
By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026
$33.05Statutory rate
$65,307FT annual gross
+$6.61vs adult NMW
—No prior listed
Pay at 20, 30 & 38 hours/week
Gross at $33.05/hour before tax. Use the hourly salary calculator and Australia tax calculator for take-home estimates.
30 hrs/week
Casual adult (NMW + 25%) minimum wage 30 hours
$991.50/wk
$51,558/year gross
38 hrs/week
Casual adult (NMW + 25%) minimum wage 38 hours
$1,255.90/wk
$65,307/year gross
Annual calculation
$1,255.90 (38h week) × 52 = $65,307 gross/year
Actual take-home depends on tax residency and the Medicare levy. Model net pay with the Australia tax calculator.
Notes
The National Minimum Wage Order sets a 25% casual loading for award/agreement-free casuals. Casuals generally do not receive paid annual leave or paid personal/carer's leave.
Adult National Minimum Wage context
The adult National Minimum Wage for award/agreement-free employees aged 21+ is $26.44/hour. This band is $6.61/hour above that floor.
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Frequently asked questions
The rate for award/agreement-free casual employees entitled to the adult national minimum wage plus the 25% casual loading is $33.05 per hour ($1,255.90 for a 38-hour week) from 1 July 2026. Over a year at 38 hours/week that is about $65,307 gross before tax.
The adult National Minimum Wage is $26.44/hour ($1,004.90 per 38-hour week). Casual adult (NMW + 25%) is $33.05/hour — a gap of $6.61/hour.
At $1,255.90 for 38 ordinary hours each week over 52 weeks, gross pay is about $65,307/year before income tax and the Medicare levy. Actual take-home depends on tax residency and offsets.
Current rates took effect from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026, following the Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review.
Award/agreement-free casuals get a 25% loading on the adult National Minimum Wage, which is $33.05/hour from 1 July 2026.
Often yes. The National Minimum Wage is a safety-net floor for award/agreement-free employees. Modern awards and enterprise agreements usually set classification rates at or above this floor. Use the Fair Work Ombudsman tools to confirm your award rate.
Award/agreement-free casual employees entitled to the adult National Minimum Wage plus the 25% casual loading. The National Minimum Wage Order sets a 25% casual loading for award/agreement-free casuals. Casuals generally do not receive paid annual leave or paid personal/carer's leave.
At $33.05/hour: 20 hrs/week ≈ $661.00/week ($34,372/year); 30 hrs/week ≈ $991.50/week ($51,558/year); 38 hrs/week ≈ $1,255.90/week ($65,307/year). Gross before tax. Full-time ordinary hours for the National Minimum Wage weekly figure are 38.
Higher National Minimum Wage bands raise gross pay. Net pay still depends on tax residency, offsets, HELP/HECS, and Medicare levy settings. Model the same hours in our Australia tax calculator.
The adult National Minimum Wage is $26.44/hour. Casual adult (NMW + 25%) is $33.05/hour — a gap of $6.61/hour.
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