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Minimum pay
Queensland’s Industrial Relations Act 1999 (PDF, 1.9 MB) provides for a minimum rate of pay for all employees, whether or not you are covered by an award or an agreement.
In 2009, the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission ordered $568.20 as the Queensland minimum weekly wage rate for full-time adult employees.
Employees not covered by an award or agreement have their minimum wage established by the Industrial Relations Act 1999.
- Full time adults – employees aged 20 and over working full-time are entitled to the Queensland minimum wage of $568.20 (effective 1 September 2009)
- Juniors – employees aged under 20 are entitled to a rate of pay calculated as a percentage of the Queensland minimum wage based on either their age or experience (whichever is greater)
- Part-time and casuals – pay is worked out as the Queensland minimum wage divided by 40 for each hour worked
- Hours exceeding 40 per week – Queensland minimum wage divided by 40 for any hours worked in excess of 40 per week (whether full-time, part-time or casual)
If you are not sure whether you are being paid the correct rate of pay contact the Department's Wageline information service on 1300 369 945.
Last updated 31 August 2009
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