Payments
Maximum rate of pay under Wage Level A of the National Training Wage Schedule included in a modern award
The table below lists the maximum rate of pay under Wage Level A of the National Training Wage Schedule over recent years and the minimum amounts that young people must earn to qualify as independent under the self-supporting rules:
Maximum rate of pay under Wage Level A of the National Training Wage Schedule
| Period of employment commenced from | The relevant training wage | 75% of rate which equals minimum earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2011 to present date | $28,012 | $21,009 |
| 1 October 2008 to 30 June 2011 | $26,043 | $19,532 |
| 1 October 2007 to 30 September 2008 | $25,134 | $18,850 |
| 1 December 2006 to 30 September 2007 | $24,700 | $18,525 |
| 3 July 2005 to 30 November 2006 | $23,556 | $17,667 |
| 3 July 2004 to 2 July 2005 | $22,828 | $17,121 |
| 7 July 2003 to 2 July 2004 | $22,048 | $16,536 |
| 3 July 2002 to 6 July 2003 | $21,320 | $15,990 |
| 17 August 2001 to 2 July 2002 | $20,592 | $15,444 |
| 17 August 2000 to 16 August 2001 | $20,127 | $15,095 |
| 13 August 1999 to 16 August 2000 | $19,448 | $14,586 |
| 3 July 1998 to 12 August 1999 | $18,928 | $14,196 |
| 25 June 1997 to 2 July 1998 | $18,356 | $13,767 |
| 1 January 1997 to 24 June 1997 | $17,940 | $13,455 |
| 1 January 1996 to 31 December 1996 | $17,628 | $13,221 |
| Before 31 December 1995 | $17,316 | $12,987 |