What is the Victoria minimum wage?

The Victoria minimum wage is the same as the National Minimum Wage set by the Fair Work Commission. From 1 July 2026, it is $26.44 per hour or $1004.90 per week for a 38-hour week. Casual employees receive an additional 25% loading, making the casual rate $33.05 per hour.

How do I convert my hourly rate to annual pay?

Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work each week, then multiply by 52. For a standard 38-hour week, the formula is: hourly rate × 38 × 52. For example, the Victoria minimum wage of $26.44 per hour gives $26.44 × 38 × 52 = $52,277.44 per year before tax and super.

Does the Victoria minimum wage include casual loading?

No, the Victoria minimum wage of $26.44 per hour is the base rate for permanent employees. Casual employees are entitled to a 25% loading on top, making the casual minimum rate $33.05 per hour. The loading compensates for not receiving paid leave entitlements.

Understanding the Victoria Minimum Wage: Hourly to Annual Pay for a 38-Hour Week

Based on a 38-hour week, the Victoria minimum wage of $26.44 per hour gives an annual gross of $52,277.44, with super paid on top.

Converting the Victoria Minimum Wage to Annual, Fortnightly, and Weekly Pay

If you earn the Victoria minimum wage—or any hourly rate—you can quickly work out your annual salary using a simple formula: hourly rate × hours per week × 52. This article explains how to apply that formula for a standard 38-hour week, what your fortnightly pay looks like, and how tax and super affect your take-home pay.

We assume a 38-hour week because that is the standard full-time week under the Fair Work Act. If you work different hours, adjust the formula accordingly. For example, a 20-hour week would use 20 instead of 38.

The Victoria Minimum Wage and the National Minimum Wage

The Victoria minimum wage is the same as the National Minimum Wage set by the Fair Work Commission. From 1 July 2026, the rate is $26.44 per hour, or $1004.90 per week for a 38-hour week. Casual employees receive a 25% loading, making the casual rate $33.05 per hour.

It is important to note that many employees are covered by award rates, which may be higher than the minimum wage. Award rates vary by industry and occupation. The figures here are the legal minimums; your actual pay may be higher if an award or enterprise agreement applies.

Annual Gross Pay from the Victoria Minimum Wage

Using the formula for a 38-hour week:

Annual gross = $26.44 × 38 × 52 = $52,277.44

This is your pay before tax, Medicare levy, and any deductions. Superannuation is paid on top by your employer and is not deducted from this amount.

Fortnightly and Weekly Pay

Your weekly pay at the Victoria minimum wage is $1004.90. Your fortnightly pay is simply double that: $2009.80. Many employers pay fortnightly, so knowing this figure helps with budgeting.

If you are casual, your weekly pay including loading is $33.05 × 38 = $1255.90, and fortnightly is $2511.80.

Tax and Take-Home Pay

For the 2026–27 financial year, the resident tax rates are:

Nil on the first $18,200
15% on income from $18,201 to $45,000
30% on income from $45,001 to $135,000
37% on income from $135,001 to $190,000
45% on income above $190,000

Plus a Medicare levy of 2% (generally).

For a full-time worker on the Victoria minimum wage earning $52,277.44:

Tax on the first $18,200: $0
Tax on $18,201 to $45,000: ($45,000 - $18,200) × 15% = $26,800 × 15% = $4,020
Tax on $45,001 to $52,277.44: ($52,277.44 - $45,000) × 30% = $7,277.44 × 30% = $2,183.23
Total tax: $4,020 + $2,183.23 = $6,203.23
Medicare levy (2% of $52,277.44): $1,045.55
Total tax and Medicare: $7,248.78
Approximate annual take-home: $52,277.44 - $7,248.78 = $45,028.66

This is an estimate. Your actual tax may differ if you have deductions, offsets, or other income.

Superannuation Paid on Top

Employers must pay superannuation guarantee contributions of 12% of your ordinary earnings. This is paid on top of your gross pay, not deducted from it. For the Victoria minimum wage:

Super = $52,277.44 × 12% = $6,273.29 per year

The super guarantee has a maximum contribution base of $270,830 per quarter (2026–27), so this does not apply here.

Victoria Average Earnings for Comparison

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Average Weekly Earnings for May 2026, full-time adult ordinary time earnings in Victoria averaged $2041.10 per week. That is about $106,137 per year for a 38-hour week. This is an average, not a median, and includes all industries. The Victoria minimum wage is significantly lower than this average.

Using Our Timesheet to Convert Your Rate

Our timesheet lets you enter your base hourly rate and optionally add 25% casual loading. It then calculates your annual, fortnightly, and weekly pay, plus estimated tax and super. Do not enter a rate that already includes casual loading—use the checkbox to add it.

For more details on pay rates, see our minimum wage page or hourly conversion guide. You can also explore take-home pay estimates and super and packaging information.

Important Disclaimer

Annual pay here is hourly rate × hours per week × 52. It assumes the same rate every week, no unpaid overtime, no penalty rates, no allowances, and no salary sacrifice. Super is estimated at 12% of ordinary earnings only, paid on top, and stops at the $270,830 maximum contribution base. Tax is the 2026–27 resident scale with the full tax-free threshold. Medicare uses the 2025–26 single reduction thresholds because the 2026–27 reduction thresholds were not confirmed here. HELP, the Medicare levy surcharge, and salary packaging are not deducted. This is an estimate, not a determination of your pay or tax.