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Check your pay rate with the Fair Work calculator

The Pay Calculator shows your minimum legal pay rate based on your job, age, and employment type.

Why this matters

Many workers are underpaid because they don't know their minimum rate. Check and compare to your payslip.

How to do it

How to do it

1
Go to the Fair Work Pay Calculator
2
Select your industry and job type
3
Enter your age and employment type (casual, part-time, full-time)
4
Compare the minimum rate to what you're being paid

If you're being underpaid, contact Fair Work. Your visa won't be affected.

Time required: 5 minutes

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Applicable Visa Types

Student Visa (Subclass 500)Skilled Worker Visa (Subclass 482)Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801)Permanent Resident

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