Update from the Fairwork Ombudsman…
Following the Annual Wage Review 2022., The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has made 2 announcements:
Than National Minimum Wage will increase by 5.2%, which amounts to $40 a week
Award minimum wages will increase by 4.6%, which is subject to a minimum increase for award classifications of $40 per week and based on a 38 hour week for a full time employee
Below is a short summary of the changes. To read more detailed information, go to Get set for a minimum wage increase.
What you can do now
Get more detailed information about the changes (including examples) at Get set for a minimum wage increase.
We are currently working to update to our pay tools, information and resources with the new rates. We expect to have these updated on 1 July 2022 for the first set of awards affected.
While we’re updating our website and tools, you can:
use Find my award if you’re not sure which award applies to you
bookmark our news article Get set for a minimum wage increase in your browser or My account profile and then check back for updates
National Minimum Wage increase
From 1 July 2022, the National Minimum Wage will increase by 5.2%, which amounts to $40 a week.
The new National Minimum Wage will be $812.60 per week or $21.38 per hour.
Award minimum wage increase
The FWC has announced that minimum award wages will increase by 4.6%, which is subject to a minimum increase for award classifications of $40 per week and based on a 38-hour week for a full-time employee.
This means minimum award wages:
above $869.60 per week, will get a 4.6% increase
below $869.60 per week, will get a $40 increase.
When the increase starts
National Minimum Wage
The new National Minimum Wage will apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2022. This means if you have a weekly pay period that starts on Mondays, the new rates will apply from Monday 4 July 2022.
Awards
If you are covered by an award, award increases happen in 2 stages. Most awards will increase from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2022.
For some awards in the aviation, hospitality and tourism industries, the increase will happen from 1 October 2022.