Minimum Wage Set to Rise 3.5% on 1 July 2025

Fair Work Commission delivers real wage boost for low-paid workers

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has announced a 3.5% increase to Australia’s National Minimum Wage, lifting the hourly rate to $24.94, or $948 per week for a full-time employee. The new rates will come into effect from 1 July 2025.

The increase surpasses the current inflation rate of 2.4%, resulting in a real wage boost for the nation’s lowest-paid workers. Minimum rates under modern awards will also rise by 3.5%, directly impacting the pay of approximately 2.6 million employees across Australia.

Employers must prepare for the new rates to apply from the start of the new financial year, alongside the planned increase to the superannuation guarantee from 11.5% to 12%.

FWC President Justice Adam Hatcher confirmed that the rise aims to address the ongoing squeeze on household budgets caused by inflationary pressures. Since July 2021, many minimum-wage and award-reliant workers have seen a reduction in the real value of their wages.

Is your business ready for the change?

Flor-Hanly’s experienced team in Mackay can help you assess the impact of wage changes and manage payroll compliance in the new financial year.

Call us on 07 4963 4800 to ensure your business is ready for 1 July.

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