Australian Minimum Wage to Increase by 3.5 Percent

Millions will see their wages rise more than inflation.

In this photo illustration, Australian $50, $20 and $5 banknotes are displayed alongside an Australian Medicare card in a wallet in Sydney, Australia March 25, 2025. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images

With inflation slowing and wage stagnation still fresh, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has granted a 3.5 percent pay rise for millions of low-paid workers starting July 1.

The national minimum wage will now climb to $24.95 an hour or $948 per week, based on a 38-hour work week.