Hourly base pay rates before tax, excluding penal rates.
The median pay in the Aged Care Association 2012 members survey is $27(for Registered Nurses) and $15.30 (for caregivers) with 4-7 years experience.
DHB rates rise annually in three steps for assistants and four for registered nurses.
Aged care rates taken from Aged Care Association's 2012 members survey.
Caregiver minimum was the new-entrant and training minimum wage.
Statutory minimum wage $13.75 ($13.50 in 2012)