Minimum wage Victoria 15 year old: Where it sits against the full-time average
If you are asking about the minimum wage for a 15-year-old in Victoria, you are likely trying to understand how junior pay compares to the broader earnings landscape. This index tracks the national full-time average and state averages, but it does not publish a specific figure for a 15-year-old minimum wage. The reason is that junior rates are set under awards or enterprise agreements and vary by industry, occupation, and age. However, we can place the question in context by looking at the adult minimum wage and the full-time averages.
The adult minimum wage as a reference point
Fair Work sets the national minimum wage each year. From 1 July 2026, the adult rate is $26.44 per hour, $1,004.90 per week, or about $52,255 per year on a 38-hour week. This is the floor for adult employees not covered by an award. For a 15-year-old, the rate is typically a percentage of this adult rate. For example, under many awards, a 15-year-old might receive 40–50% of the adult rate, but the exact percentage depends on the specific award. The index does not capture these variations, so the precise figure for a 15-year-old in Victoria is not available here.
How the full-time average compares
The national full-time adult ordinary-time average is $2,083.70 a week, or about $108,352 a year (ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026). This is the line on this site. In Victoria, the full-time average is $106,137 a year. Even if a 15-year-old were paid the adult minimum wage, that would be roughly half the Victorian average. With junior rates, the gap is even wider. This illustrates that junior pay sits well below the typical full-time adult salary, which is expected given the difference in experience and hours.
State and territory averages
For comparison, here are the full-time averages for each state and territory from the same ABS release:
- New South Wales: $109,658
- Victoria: $106,137
- Queensland: $106,064
- South Australia: $102,450
- Western Australia: $115,825
- Tasmania: $96,008
- Northern Territory: $103,173
- Australian Capital Territory: $119,090
Victoria’s average is slightly below the national figure, but still far above any likely junior wage. If you are a 15-year-old working in Victoria, your pay is almost certainly below the state average, and that is normal for entry-level work.
Medians and the minimum wage
The index also tracks medians. The full-time median is about $90,532 a year (ABS Employee Earnings, August 2025). The all-employees median is about $74,100. These medians are lower than the averages because high earners pull the average up. Even the adult minimum wage sits below the full-time median, and junior rates are further below. This reinforces that a 15-year-old’s pay is at the lower end of the distribution.
What would move this pay above or below the average?
For a 15-year-old, the main factors are the applicable junior rate and the number of hours worked. If the junior rate is, say, 50% of the adult minimum, that would be about $13.22 an hour. On a 38-hour week, that would be about $502 a week, or $26,128 a year – well below the Victorian average. To reach the average, a 15-year-old would need to work many more hours or receive a much higher rate, which is unlikely under award conditions. Conversely, if the rate is lower or hours are fewer, the pay sits even further below the line.
Using this index for your salary
If you want to see where a specific salary sits against the 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 equivalent on a 38-hour week, plus the distance from the national average. For a 15-year-old, you would need to know the actual hourly rate and weekly hours to calculate the yearly figure. The index does not store junior rates, but you can still compare any entered amount to the average.
For more on how the figures are set, see How the figures are set. This page explains the sources: the ABS for averages and medians, and Fair Work for minimum wages. The average is updated twice a year (May and November), while the minimum wage is updated annually on 1 July.
Victoria-specific information
Victoria’s full-time average of $106,137 is based on ABS Average Weekly Earnings for May 2026. This is the figure to use when comparing Victorian pay. If you are in Victoria and earning a junior wage, your pay is likely below this average. The state’s economy and industry mix influence the average, but for a 15-year-old, the relevant benchmark is the junior rate under the applicable award. You can find award rates on the Fair Work website, but this index does not reproduce them.
Summary
The precise minimum wage for a 15-year-old in Victoria is not published in this index. The adult national minimum wage is $52,255 a year, but junior rates are lower. The Victorian full-time average is $106,137, and the national average is $108,352. Any junior pay will sit well below these averages. For a personalised comparison, use the Place a salary on the line tool with your actual annual salary.
For more on state averages, visit Victoria.