The centre for future work at the Australia Institute thinktank has suggested that Uber drivers earn $14.62 an hour on average driving for the most popular and low-cost service, UberX. From 1 July, the minimum wage – which applies to employees but not independent contractors – will be $19.40. Drivers working for Uber Australia are not employees , according to a ruling from the Fair Work Ombudsman . The ruling conflicts with the UK where Uber drivers were found to be employees by the court of appeal . The Transport Workers Union called the Australian ruling devastating and said it risks eroding working standards in all industries . The Fraser Institute 's Centre for Future Work claimed UberX drivers earn AUD14.62 ( $ 10.19 ) an hour compared with the country 's minimum wage of AUD19.40 from 1 July .
Drivers working for Uber Australia are not employees , according to a ruling from the Fair Work Ombudsman . The ruling conflicts with the UK where Uber drivers were found to be employees by the court of appeal . The Transport Workers Union called the Australian ruling devastating and said it risks eroding working standards in all industries . The Fraser Institute 's Centre for Future Work claimed UberX drivers earn AUD14.62 ( $ 10.19 ) an hour compared with the country 's minimum wage of AUD19.40 from 1 July .