The Commission has announced a 4.75% increase to minimum wages, provided that:
- the lowest rate in any award that applies to ongoing employment must be at least $1004.90 per week or $26.44 per hour
- any entry-level rate that applies to the first 6 months (or less) of employment must be at least $978.10 per week or $25.74 per hour.
This increase will apply from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026. This means if your weekly pay period starts on Wednesday, the new rates will apply from Wednesday 1 July 2026.
Payday Super
From 1 July 2026, employers need to pay superannuation contributions at the same time they pay their employees’ wages.
Learn more from the Australian Taxation Office: PAYDAY Super .