Piece Rate Calculator Australia
Enter pay per unit, number of units and hours worked. Get total earnings, effective hourly rate, and a comparison against verified Horticulture Award / NMW reference rates.
Pay rates updated: 1 July 2026
Pay rates updated: 1 July 2026
Comparison uses verified rates only. Your exact award classification may differ — confirm with Fair Work.
How the calculation works
Total earnings = pay per unit × number of units
Effective hourly = total earnings ÷ hours worked
This uses the same piece-rate maths as the backpacker Pay Checker (shared rate library). The full Pay Checker also handles industry selection, casual loading, junior rates and shift multipliers.
Piece work and the minimum
Under the Horticulture Award, piecework is allowed with conditions. Casual Level 1 adult hourly reference is $32.18/hr. Your effective piece-rate earnings should be compared with the entitlement that actually applies to your classification — not a guess.
Official guidance: Fair Work — horticulture pay and piece rates.
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