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What is the minimum wage in Tasmania?
Find the current minimum wage in Tasmania, how it compares to the national average, and what you take home after tax and super.
The national minimum wage applies in Tasmania at $26.44 per hour, $1,004.90 per week, or $52,255 per year, which is index 48.2 against the national line of 100.
What is the minimum wage in Tasmania?
The minimum wage in Tasmania is the national minimum wage set by the Fair Work Ombudsman. From 1 July 2026, it is $26.44 per hour, $1,004.90 per week, or $52,255 per year before tax. This figure applies to all adult employees in Tasmania who are not covered by a modern award or enterprise agreement that pays a higher rate.
On the Salary Index, the national minimum wage sits at index 48.2 – that is, about half the national full-time adult ordinary-time earnings line of 100. Tasmania’s overall average full-time earnings are lower than the national average, with a state index of 88.6 (annualised $96,008). So while the minimum wage is the same dollar amount everywhere, it represents a larger share of typical Tasmanian earnings than it does in higher-earning states.
How does the minimum wage compare to Tasmania's average earnings?
Tasmania’s state index of 88.6 means the typical full-time worker in Tasmania earns about $96,008 per year. The minimum wage of $52,255 is roughly 54% of that average. For context, the national minimum wage is 48.2% of the national average, so in Tasmania the minimum wage actually goes a bit further relative to local earnings.
But remember: the minimum wage is a floor. Many Tasmanian workers are covered by modern awards that set higher minimum rates. For example, the Retail Award and Hospitality Award both have rates above the national minimum. You can check your specific award on the Fair Work Ombudsman website.
Gross pay, super, and tax on the minimum wage in Tasmania
Let’s break down what $52,255 a year looks like after super and tax.
Superannuation – From 1 July 2026, the super guarantee is 12%. Your employer must contribute an extra 12% of your ordinary-time earnings, up to the maximum contribution base of $270,830. On $52,255, that’s $6,270.60 per year. So your total remuneration (salary plus super) is $58,525.60.
Tax – Using the 2026–27 resident tax rates (excluding Medicare):
- Nil tax on the first $18,200
- 15% on the next $26,800 (up to $45,000) = $4,020
- 30% on the remaining $7,255 = $2,176.50
- Total income tax: $6,196.50
Medicare levy – A flat 2% on your taxable income: $1,045.10
Total tax and Medicare: $7,241.60
Estimated take-home pay: $52,255 – $7,241.60 = $45,013.40 per year, or about $865.64 per week.
These figures assume you claim the tax-free threshold and ignore HELP repayments, salary sacrifice, the Medicare levy reduction, and the Medicare levy surcharge. Your actual take-home may differ.
What about junior rates and award rates in Tasmania?
If you’re under 21, the national minimum wage has special junior percentages. From 1 July 2026:
- Under 16: $9.73/hr
- 16 years: $12.51/hr
- 17 years: $15.28/hr
- 18 years: $18.06/hr
- 19 years: $21.81/hr
- 20 years: $25.83/hr
These are the adult national minimum wage multiplied by the percentages used in National Minimum Wage Orders. However, a modern award can set a different junior rate, so always check your award.
How does the minimum wage in Tasmania compare to other states?
Tasmania has the lowest average full-time earnings of any Australian state or territory, with an index of 88.6. For comparison:
- New South Wales: 101.2
- Victoria: 98.0
- Queensland: 97.9
- South Australia: 94.6
- Western Australia: 106.9
- Northern Territory: 95.2
- Australian Capital Territory: 109.9
Because the minimum wage is the same everywhere, a minimum-wage worker in Tasmania earns the same gross amount as one in Sydney or Perth. But the cost of living – especially housing – is generally lower in Tasmania, so your purchasing power may be higher.
Key takeaways
- The minimum wage in Tasmania is the national minimum wage: $26.44/hr, $1,004.90/week, $52,255/year.
- It sits at index 48.2 on the Salary Index, well below Tasmania’s average earnings index of 88.6.
- After super (12%) and tax (including Medicare), take-home pay is roughly $45,013 per year.
- Always check your modern award or enterprise agreement, as they may pay more than the minimum.
For more detail on how the index works, see how the index works. To compare wages across states, visit our states page.
Questions people ask
What is the current minimum wage in Tasmania?
The minimum wage in Tasmania is the national minimum wage set by the Fair Work Ombudsman. From 1 July 2026, it is $26.44 per hour, $1,004.90 per week, or $52,255 per year before tax. This applies to all employees in Tasmania who are not covered by a modern award or enterprise agreement that pays more.
How much tax will I pay on the minimum wage in Tasmania?
On a gross annual salary of $52,255, a resident taxpayer claiming the tax-free threshold would pay approximately $6,196.50 in income tax and $1,045.10 in Medicare levy (2%), for a total of $7,241.60. This leaves an estimated take-home pay of $45,013.40 per year, or about $865.64 per week. These figures exclude HELP repayments, salary sacrifice, and the Medicare levy surcharge.
Does Tasmania have a different minimum wage from the rest of Australia?
No, Tasmania does not have its own minimum wage. The national minimum wage set by the Fair Work Ombudsman applies across all states and territories, including Tasmania. However, average full-time earnings in Tasmania are lower than the national average, with a state index of 88.6 compared to the national line of 100.