Working holiday pay rates in Australia

National minimum wage is AUS$ 19.49  per hour or AUS$ 740.80 per week, but pay can vary depending on type of work.

Bar staff / Waiting / Hospitality staff

Hospitality staff in metropolitan areas can expect to earn anywhere from AU$ 20 - AU$ 25 an hour plus tips. Tips can often equate to AU$ 50 - AU$ 200 p/w. In outback areas you will receive anywhere between AU$ 200 - AU$ 300 a week, plus all meals and accommodation. Working full time hours in both locations would roughly equate to the same take home at the end of each week.

Office / Administration

Pay for even basic administration roles such as data entry or a general admin assistant is very good in Australia. You’ll earn a minimum of AU$ 18 an hour and this can go up to AU$ 25 or more! Most roles are full time.

Au Pair / Childcare

Remuneration packages vary depending whether the position is live-in or live-out. With live-in positions you are supplied with all accommodation, food and up to AU$ 500 a week, depending on the number of hours you are required to work. If the position is live-out, then you are normally paid an hourly wage in the region of AU$ 15 - AU$ 20.

Trades & Labour

This industry’s wages are highly dependent on skills and experience. As a basic entry level with your boots and white card you’ll earn around AU$ 19 an hour. Bring with you skills, experience and knowledge though and your wage can exceed AU$ 30 an hour!

Farming / Farm Hand

Wages for farming are normally supplied with accommodation and food. You therefore will earn a package for the week of anywhere between AU$ 200 and AU$ 400. Experienced workers or those with tractor driving experience can receive over AU$ 750p/w.