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Minimum wages increase 3.5% from 1 July 2025

4 June 2025

The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.5% increase to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages, effective from 1 July 2025.

The new National Minimum Wage will be $948 per week or $24.95 per hour. This increase applies to employees not covered by an award or enterprise agreement. Most employees are covered by awards, which will also see a 3.5% wage increase. Additionally, the superannuation guarantee will rise to 12% from 1 July 2025. Updates to pay tools and resources will be available close to this date.