Minimum wages increase from 1 July 2026

From 1 July 2026:

  • the National Minimum Wage increases to $1,004.90 per week or $26.44 per hour
  • award minimum wages increase by 4.75%.

The increase applies from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026.

To access the new pay rates now, you can:

Learn more about the minimum wage increase at Minimum wages increase from 1 July 2026.

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