Working Holiday | What's the Minimum Wage by Country?

Hello, this is Awork Academy.

Wanting to learn English, experience different cultures, try living abroad——
more and more people are planning working holidays for all kinds of reasons.

Since you'll actually be living abroad, how much you can earn when you work is a really important point, isn't it?

So this time, we're introducing the minimum wage (minimum hourly wage) by country for destinations you can travel to on a Working Holiday visa.

Minimum Hourly Wages in Major Working Holiday Countries

1. Australia

Australia is one of the most popular working holiday destinations among Japanese travelers.

One reason is its globally high wage level.

• No cap on the number of participants

• Applications accepted year-round

• Few restrictions on job types

These are also reasons for its popularity.

Australia's minimum hourly wage
(as of the July 1, 2022 revision)
AUD 21.38(approx. 19,169 yen)

2. Canada

Canada is characterized by minimum hourly wages that differ by province.

Here are some examples from representative provinces.

• British Columbia:
  　CAD 15.65(approx. 15,629 yen)

• Manitoba:
  　CAD 13.50(approx. 12,676 yen)

• New Brunswick:
  　CAD 13.75(approx. 12,906 yen)

Since conditions change depending on which province you travel to, this becomes an important factor when deciding your destination.

3. New Zealand

New Zealand is highly popular as a working holiday and language study destination thanks to its beautiful natural surroundings.

• Annual visas issued: approx. 3,000

• Accepted on a first-come, first-served basis

These are the restrictions in place.

New Zealand's minimum hourly wage (adult)
NZD 21.20(approx. 17,304 yen)

4. United Kingdom

The UK's minimum hourly wage is characterized by varying by age.

• Age 23 and over: £9.50(the highest rate)

• Under 18: less than £4.80(the lowest rate)

Since income differs depending on age,
it's important to check carefully beforehand.

Summary | Always Check the Latest Information on Minimum Wages

This time, we introduced the minimum hourly wages in major working holiday countries.

Systems and amounts related to minimum wage can be revised frequently due to policy changes and other factors.

For this reason, if you're considering a working holiday, we recommend always checking the latest information on the official website before departure.

On Awork Academy's official website, we've put together easy-to-understand information about working holidays and language study abroad, organized by country.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us anytime.