Minimum wages increase from 1 July 2026

The Fair Work Commission has announced an increase to the National Minimum Wage and minimum pay rates under awards.

To access the new pay rates now, you can:

A reminder that any pay rate increase applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026. For more information, go to Minimum wages increase from 1 July 2026.

We’re still updating our other website information and resources with the new pay rates. These updates will be available from 1 July 2026.

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