Are you thinking of hiring an apprentice? The question I get asked most often by potential employers is ‘How much do I have to pay?”. The easy answer for me is to say, “Call FairWork or go onto their website”. But thats not very helpful! So I have just gone through the Fair Work Ombudsman Pay Rate Calculator so you don’t have to! A word of warning, this is a guide only. If you have apprentices hired before today 01/07/16, the rates may be different. If your apprentice works underground, or has irregular work hours, the rate may be different. For now, you can download the rates by clicking this link for Junior Apprentice Rates BRICKLAYERS ONLY or this link for TILERS & PLASTERERS Junior Apprentice Rates excluding Brick,
In summary:
BRICKLAYERS ONLY
1st year apprentice without yr 12 = $11.74/hr or $446.09/wk
1st year apprentice with yr 12 = $12.78/hr or $485.65/wk
2nd year apprentice without yr 12 = $13.82/hr or $525.19/wk
2nd year apprentice with yr 12 = $14.86/hr or $564.75/wk
3rd year apprentice with or without yr 12 = $16.94/hr or $643.85/wk
4th year apprentice with or without yr 12 = $20.07/hr or $762.49/wk
TILERS & PLASTERERS:
1st year apprentice without yr 12 = $11.17/hr or $424.48/wk
1st year apprentice with yr 12 = $12.21/hr or $464.04/wk
2nd year apprentice without yr 12 = $13.25/hr or $503.58/wk
2nd year apprentice with yr 12 = $14.29/hr or $543.14/wk
3rd year apprentice with or without yr 12 = $16.37/hr or $622.24/wk
4th year apprentice with or without yr 12 = $19.50/hr or $740.88/wk
Employers are ultimately responsible for paying their apprentices correctly. To make sure you are, visit https://www.fairwork.gov.au/ or call 13 13 94 and press option 3 for small businesses.