Two very important changes took effect on 1st July 2025.

  • The National Minimum Wage and all minimum award wages increased..
  • The Superannuation Guarantee rate increased.

National Minimum Wage Increase

In June the Fair Work Commission decided:

  • the National Minimum Wage would increase to $948 per week or $24.95 per hour.
  • minimum awardwages would increase by 3.5%.

These changes were effective from the first full pay period on or after 1st July 2025.

The Fair Work Ombudsman’s free Pay Calculator is available for checking the new rates.

Super Guarantee

The super guarantee increased to 12%. The new rate applies to all salary and wages paid toeligible worker on or after 1st July 2025

To help work out how much you need to pay use the Super Guarantee Contributions Calculator available from the Australian Tax Office.