On Tuesday 2 June 2026, the Fair Work Commission announced this year's increase to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages.

The increases are the outcome of the Annual Wage Review.

• The National Minimum Wage will increase by 6.0 per cent to $1004.90 per week ($26.44 per hour), based on a 38-hour week
• Minimum wage rates in Modern Awards will increase by 4.75 per cent

The increases apply from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026.

They affect the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020, Clerks - Private Sector Award 2020, Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020, and General Retail Industry Award 2020.

There are links to awards and pay guides in the members area of our website, on the Wage Rates page under Useful Links.

For full details of the wage increase

See the Fair Work Commission's Annual Wage Review 2026.