New pay rates available ahead of next week's minimum wage increase
From next week, the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages will increase. The increase applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026.
What you can do now
To find the increased pay rates, you can:
- calculate the new rates using our Pay and Conditions Tool
- check the updated pay guide at Pay guides.
We’re updating our other website information and resources with the new pay rates. These will be available from 1 July 2026.
An updated version of the Fair Work Information Statement will also be available from 1 July 2026.
Other upcoming workplace changes
There are also other upcoming workplace changes, including:
- changes to Children’s Services Award pay rates
- changes to Pharmacy Award pay rates
- new payday super rules
- increase to government funded parental leave pay
- increase to unpaid flexible parental leave
- increase to income thresholds and the compensation cap.
Find out more
To learn more about the minimum wage increase and other upcoming changes, go to Minimum wages increase from 1 July 2026.
Fair Work Ombudsman, 24th June 2026
