Rule changeAustraliaHR leaders

2027 minimum and award wage increase

Takes effect July 1, 2027By WorkblissUpdated October 19, 2026

What’s happening

The Fair Work Commission's next annual review will set new national minimum and award wages, usually from July 1. The 2026 decision on June 2 gave 4.75% for awards and 6% for the national minimum wage.

What to do

Model a range of award-wage increases in 2027–28 budgets.

How Workbliss can help

Workbliss financial wellbeing sessions help employees make the most of pay changes.

Plan support for your teams

Source

fwc.gov.au. Checked October 19, 2026.

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