How does Nick Daicos's salary compare to the national minimum wage?
Nick Daicos's exact salary is not publicly confirmed, but it is far above the national minimum wage of $26.44 per hour.
How does Nick Daicos's salary compare to the national minimum wage?
Nick Daicos is one of the highest-profile players in the AFL, but his exact salary is not publicly confirmed. However, we can use the national minimum wage as a baseline to understand how his pay floor compares. The national minimum wage, set by the Fair Work Commission, is $26.44 per hour from 1 July 2026, as explained by the Fair Work Ombudsman . This rate applies to award-free and agreement-free adult employees. For casual employees, the loading is 25% on top, making it $33.05 per hour.
The national minimum wage and award backstop
Most employees are covered by a modern award. The Fair Work Commission sets the national minimum wage . From 1 July 2026, the minimum award wages increased by 4.75%, but the lowest ongoing classification cannot sit under the national minimum. The introductory rate for the first 6 months cannot sit under $25.74 per hour or $978.10 per week. The Fair Work Ombudsman . Nick Daicos is not covered by a modern award; he is covered by the AFL Collective Bargaining Agreement. His salary is far above these minimums.
How to compare any salary
To compare any salary to the minimum wage, first identify your employment type. If you are award-free, the national minimum applies. If you are covered by an award, your award classification sets a higher rate. For juniors, apprentices, and trainees, lower rates apply. For award-free juniors from 21 and over, the rate is 100% of the national minimum. For under 21, the rate is a percentage of the national minimum, such as 36.8% for under 16. Super is paid on top at 12% on ordinary time earnings. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports full-time adult ordinary-time earnings of $2083.70 per week as of May 2026, showing how far above the national minimum of $1004.90 per week.
Conclusion
Nick Daicos's salary is not publicly confirmed, but it is far above the national minimum wage. Use Rate tables to see current minimums. For more guidance, see Guides.
FAQs
Questions people ask next
Is Nick Daicos covered by an award?
No, Nick Daicos is not covered by a modern award. He is covered by the AFL Collective Bargaining Agreement. That agreement sets his minimum salary, which is far above the national minimum wage.
How do I check any salary against the minimum wage?
To check any salary against the minimum wage, first determine if you are covered by a modern award. If not, the national minimum wage applies. For award-free adults from 1 July 2026, the minimum is $26.44 per hour or $1004.90 per week. Use the [Which minimum wage applies](/) tool. For award-covered employees, check your award classification. Super is paid on top at 12%.
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