Minimum wages increase from 1 July 2025

From 1 July 2025:

  • the National Minimum Wage increases by 3.5% to $948 per week or $24.95 per hour
  • award minimum wages increase by 3.5%.

Other award wages, including junior, apprentice and supported wages that are based on adult minimum wages, will get a proportionate increase.

The increase applies from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2025.

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