Get set for a minimum wage increase

The Fair Work Commission (the Commission) has announced:

• the National Minimum Wage will be increased to $882.80 per week or $23.23 per hour
• a 5.75% increase to minimum award wages.

The increase applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2023.The Commission will issue draft determinations and orders about how their decision affects awards shortly. The Commission will then update the pay rates for each award.We (the Fair Work Ombudsman) are currently working to update to our pay tools, website information and resources with the new rates. These will be ready for you to access from 1 July 2023.

Visit the FWO website for more information