Minimum wages increases 3.5% from 1 July 2025

This is a message from the Fair Work Ombudsman.

The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.5% increase to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages. 

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) is the national workplace relations tribunal. It reviews minimum wages each year as part of the Annual Wage Review.
 
What you can do now:
The FWC is working to update their tools and resources with the new pay rates. These updates will be available close to 1 July 2025.

In the meantime, you can:

• read the news article to prepare: Minimum wages increase 3.5% from 1 July 2025
• use the Pay and Conditions Tool to help check which award applies to you
• learn more about minimum pay rates at Minimum wages.

If you have any questions regarding wage increases or any information in the links above, please reach out to us.