From 01 April 2026 the minimum wage will increase to $23.95 per hour (before tax) for employees aged 16 years or over.

The starting out and training wages will increase to $19.16 per hour (before tax).

This is a legislative requirement that all employees are paid at least minimum wage for each hour worked.

Casual Holiday Pay of 8% is NOT included in this and is paid on top of the hourly rate.

Please refer to Reports > HR > Staff Pay Rates to check your employee's current pay rates. 

Use People > Tools > Upload Pay Rates if you are changing multiple employees.