Experimental weekly estimates on the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on employee jobs and wages, sourced from Single Touch Payroll data
Between the week ending 14 March 2020 (the week Australia recorded its 100th confirmed COVID-19 case) and the week ending 18 April 2020:
Between the week ending 11 April 2020 and the week ending 18 April 2020:
Key COVID-19 dates:
Since the week ending 14 March 2020 (the week Australia recorded its 100th confirmed COVID-19 case), the largest changes were:
Between the week ending 11 April 2020 and the week ending 18 April 2020, the largest changes were:
| Change in employee jobs between 11 April and 18 April | Change in employee jobs between 14 March and 18 April | Change in total wages between 11 April and 18 April | Change in total wages between 14 March and 18 April | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | -1.3% | -7.4% | -1.0% | -7.5% |
| Vic. | -1.7% | -8.6% | -0.8% | -9.2% |
| Qld | -0.7% | -6.5% | -1.1% | -8.3% |
| SA | -1.8% | -7.8% | 0.0% | -4.5% |
| WA | -2.4% | -6.6% | -1.0% | -9.0% |
| Tas. | -2.1% | -8.0% | -1.2% | -9.3% |
| NT | -2.0% | -5.7% | -1.8% | -9.2% |
| ACT | -2.3% | -6.9% | -4.0% | -7.5% |
| Australia | -1.5% | -7.5% | -1.0% | -8.2% |
a. These estimates are revised as additional data become available. Particular care should be exercised in focusing on weekly movements in wages, which are subject to a higher degree of reporting variability and revisions.
Since the week ending 14 March 2020 (the week Australia recorded its 100th confirmed COVID-19 case):
Between the week ending 11 April 2020 and the week ending 18 April 2020:
| Change in employee jobs between 11 April and 18 April | Change in employee jobs between 14 March and 18 April | Change in total wages between 11 April and 18 April | Change in total wages between 14 March and 18 April | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males | -1.0% | -6.2% | -1.1% | -8.9% |
| Females | -1.9% | -8.1% | -0.8% | -7.0% |
| All persons | -1.5% | -7.5% | -1.0% | -8.2% |
Since the week ending 14 March 2020 (the week Australia recorded its 100th confirmed COVID-19 case), the largest changes were:
Between the week ending 11 April 2020 and the week ending 18 April 2020, the largest changes were:
| Change in employee jobs between 11 April and 18 April | Change in employee jobs between 14 March and 18 April | Change in total wages between 11 April and 18 April | Change in total wages between 14 March and 18 April | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aged under 20 | 0.3% | -18.5% | 2.5% | -6.9% |
| 20-29 years olds | -2.3% | -11.8% | -1.6% | -10.3% |
| 30-39 years olds | -1.4% | -5.5% | -1.4% | -7.3% |
| 40-49 years olds | -1.1% | -4.2% | -0.6% | -8.2% |
| 50-59 years olds | -1.0% | -4.1% | -0.6% | -7.6% |
| 60-69 years olds | -1.3% | -5.3% | -0.6% | -6.9% |
| 70 years and over | -3.3% | -13.9% | -2.5% | -10.7% |
| All persons | -1.5% | -7.5% | -1.0% | -8.2% |
Between the week ending 14 March 2020 (the week Australia recorded its 100th confirmed COVID-19 case) and the week ending 18 April 2020, the largest changes were:
Between the week ending 11 April 2020 and the week ending 18 April 2020, the largest changes were:
| Change in employee jobs between 11 April and 18 April | Change in employee jobs between 14 March and 18 April | Change in total wages between 11 April and 18 April | Change in total wages between 14 March and 18 April | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | -2.8% | -9.5% | -3.3% | -8.6% |
| Mining | -0.5% | -2.9% | 1.8% | -11.6% |
| Manufacturing | -0.4% | -4.1% | 0.9% | -8.9% |
| Electricity, gas, water and waste services | 0.0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -2.4% |
| Construction | -1.6% | -6.4% | -1.2% | -7.4% |
| Wholesale trade | -0.7% | -4.4% | -4.0% | -10.9% |
| Retail trade | -1.0% | -6.8% | -1.4% | -10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 0.3% | -33.4% | 0.4% | -30.3% |
| Transport, postal and warehousing | -0.5% | -3.0% | -1.7% | -5.6% |
| Information media and telecommunications | -1.9% | -6.5% | -2.8% | -7.0% |
| Financial and insurance services | -0.2% | -1.0% | -0.4% | -10.2% |
| Rental, hiring and real estate services | -2.9% | -11.0% | -2.2% | -13.8% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | -1.6% | -5.6% | -2.2% | -7.7% |
| Administrative and support services | -2.7% | -10.0% | -3.6% | -11.0% |
| Public administration and safety | -1.3% | -5.1% | 0.7% | -5.7% |
| Education and training | -0.2% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | -2.7% | -2.9% | -1.3% | -2.8% |
| Arts and recreation services | -8.6% | -27.0% | -0.6% | -17.3% |
| Other services | -3.0% | -12.0% | -2.3% | -8.8% |
| All industries | -1.5% | -7.5% | -1.0% | -8.2% |
a. These estimates are revised as additional data become available. Particular care should be exercised in focusing on weekly movements in wages, which are subject to a higher degree of reporting variability and revisions.