Minimum Wage Increase from 1 July 2025

It is essential for all employers to review their payroll systems to ensure the correct rates and Awards are applied following the wage increases from 1 July 2025.

Employers should be aware that the Fair Work Commission can impose fines of up to $9,390 per breach if wages are incorrectly calculated.

What Are the New Minimum Wages?

The National Minimum Wage applies to workers not covered by an Award or registered agreement.

From 1 July 2025, the rate will increase to $24.95 per hour ($948.00 per week for a full-time employee working a standard 38-hour week).

For casuals, the minimum wage, including the 25% casual loading, will be $31.19 per hour.

For workers under an Award, adult minimum award wages will increase by 3.5%, applied from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2025. Proportionate increases will apply to junior workers, apprentices, and supported wages.

Superannuation Guarantee Increase

The Superannuation Guarantee rate will increase from 11.5% to 12% on 1 July 2025.

If your employment agreements pay employees on a ‘total remuneration’ basis (base plus SG and allowances), take-home pay may reduce by 0.5% as a greater percentage is directed to super.

If employees are paid a rate plus superannuation, take-home pay will remain the same, and the 0.5% increase will be added to their super payments.

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We can handle your in-year and year-end ATO filings and prepare PAYG withholding tax declarations for your employees at year-end.

Employer responsibilities can be daunting, but we are here to guide you through processes, costs, calculations, and deadlines—taking care of everything for you.

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Last updated: 30th June 2025