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.

On this page:

• What you can do now
• National Minimum Wage increase
• Award minimum wage increase
• Agreements
• Other upcoming changes
• Stay up to date

What you can do now

Subscribe to email updates and we’ll let you know when the new minimum rates are available.

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.

While we’re updating our website and tools, you can:

• subscribe to email updates and we’ll let you know when the new rates are available
• use Find my award if you’re not sure which award applies to you
• bookmark this page in your browser or My account profile and then check back for updates
• follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter for updates.

If you want to learn more about the Annual Wage Review 2023, you can read the Commission’s Announcement of decision.

National Minimum Wage increase

The National Minimum Wage applies to employees who aren’t covered by an award or registered agreement.

From 1 July...

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