02/06/2026
📢 Fair Work Commission has announced a 4.75% increase to minimum award wages, effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026.
💰 Key changes:
✔️ Minimum award wages increase by 4.75%
✔️ National Minimum Wage rises from $24.95 to $26.44 per hour
✔️ Weekly minimum wage increases to $1,004.90 for a 38-hour week
✔️ Applies from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026
⚠️ Employers should:
• Review payroll systems and award rates
• Update employee wage calculations before 1 July
• Ensure compliance with the new minimum pay requirements
📅 Now is the time to prepare your business for the upcoming wage adjustments
For more details on the Annual Wage Review, visit the Fair Work Commission website:
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/workplace-laws/annual-wage-review