What is the minimum wage for apprentices?
The training minimum wage only applies where employees are required under their employment agreement to undertake at least 60 credits a year of an industry training programme to become qualified for the occupation they are employed in. The training programme must be registered on the National Qualifications Framework.
The training minimum wage is $10.20 an hour as of 1 April 2010. That's $81.60 for an eight hour day, and $408 for a 40 hour week.
For rates prior to 1 April 2010 refer to our Previous Minimum Wage Rates information.
Date Modified: Friday, February 19, 2010
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