2011 Minimum Wage Decision

7th of Jun 2011

Fair Work Australia announced the results of its Annual Wage Review decision on 3 June 2011 raising the adult minimum wage by 3.4% to modern award weekly wages.

What does this mean for you?

  • The minimum wage has risen from the previous rate of $15.00 per hour to $15.51 per hour; and $570 per week to $589.30 per week.
  • All Employees who are paid award rates will receive a pay increase of $0.51 per hour.

Employers who have issued Employment Agreements should clarify the following:

  • Employees who are paid Award Rates have received the wage increase of $0.51 per hour
  • Employees who are paid Award Rates have had the penalty rates, allowances and overtime rates calculated in accordance with the increase
  • Employees receiving an "all in rate or a salary" are within the scale stipulated in the Award including the wage increase of $0.51 per hour
  • Employees who receive "all in rate or a salary" are being paid above award rates after penalty rates, allowances and overtime are calculated

The increase applies from the first pay period starting on or after 1 July 2011.

All employers should check their payroll obligations to make sure they are meeting their responsibilities.