Where the Australian full-time average sits
The national full-time adult ordinary-time average is $2,083.70 per week, or about $108,352 per year (ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026, multiplied by 52). This is the line that the site uses to compare salaries. The full-time median is about $90,532, and the all-employees median is about $74,100 (ABS Employee Earnings, August 2025).
Men's full-time ordinary-time average is about $113,412 per year; women's is about $100,594. State averages range from $96,008 in Tasmania to $119,090 in the Australian Capital Territory. States and territories have their own breakdowns.
The Australian minimum wage
From 1 July 2026, the national minimum wage is $26.44 per hour, $1,004.90 per week, or about $52,255 per year on a 38‑hour week (Fair Work Ombudsman). Award minimums rose by 4.75% in the same review. This minimum applies to employees not covered by an award or registered agreement. Most employees are covered by an award, which often sets higher rates.
What moves pay above or below the average
Pay sits above the full-time average when an employee works in a high‑paying industry (mining, information media, professional services) or holds a senior role. Pay sits below the average when the role is part‑time, casual, or in lower‑paid industries such as accommodation and food services or retail trade. The minimum wage is well below the full-time average – about 48% of the average annual figure.
Minimum wage America: what the sources say
The keyword "minimum wage america" asks about the US federal minimum wage. The sources used on this site – the ABS, Fair Work Ombudsman, and the ATO – do not cover US wage data. The ABS publishes Australian earnings only. Fair Work sets Australian minimum wages. The ATO handles Australian tax. Therefore, a precise US federal minimum wage figure cannot be provided here.
For context, the US federal minimum wage has been $7.25 per hour since 2009, but many states and cities have higher rates. To get the current official figure, you would need to consult the US Department of Labor. This site cannot verify or publish that number.
How the figures are set
The Australian full-time average comes from the ABS Average Weekly Earnings survey, released twice a year (May and November). The minimum wage is set annually by the Fair Work Commission after the Expert Panel’s review. How the figures are set explains the methodology in more detail.
Using the site’s tool
If you want to see where a specific salary sits against the Australian full-time average, you can place a salary on the line. The tool accepts a yearly salary before tax and shows the weekly and hourly equivalents on a 38‑hour week, plus the distance from the average. It does not require a login or award search.
Tax and take‑home pay
Resident tax rates for 2026–27 are: nil up to $18,200; 15% from $18,201 to $45,000; 30% from $45,001 to $135,000; 37% from $135,001 to $190,000; and 45% above $190,000. The Medicare levy adds 2% before any reductions. These rates apply to Australian residents. US citizens working in Australia may have different obligations under the US‑Australia tax treaty.
Summary
The Australian full-time average is about $108,352 per year. The Australian minimum wage is about $52,255 per year. The US federal minimum wage is not available from the sources used on this site. For US rates, refer to official US government sources. About this site explains the data scope and limitations.