New pay rates available ahead of minimum wage increase
From next week, the National Minimum Wage and minimum award wages will increase by 3.75%. The increase applies from the first pay period starting on or after 1 July 2024.
Some of our pay tools have now been updated with new rates.
What you can do now
- use our Pay and Conditions Tool to calculate the new pay rates
- go to our Pay guides page to access the updated pay guide for your award.
An updated version of the Fair Work Information Statement will also be available from 1 July 2024.
Learn more about the minimum wage increase at 2023 to 2024 Annual Wage Review (bookmark this page and check back for updates).
Other 1 July 2024 changes
From 1 July 2024, there are other changes employers and employees should know about. These include:
- the additional fixed term contract exceptions being extended
- changes as part of the ‘Closing Loopholes’ lawsincluding:
- new rules for right of entry permits and exemption certificates
- rights and protections for workplace delegates under awards and enterprise agreements.
For a visual snapshot of all the Closing Loopholes changes, including when they start, check out our easy-to-read timeline.
For more information on enterprise bargaining and agreement changes, check out our visual summary.
Our website information, tools and resources will be updated with information about these changes on 1 July 2024.
Fair Work Ombudsman, 26th June 2024
