Australia’s minimum wage and superannuation rates to rise from 1 July 2025

At a glance

• National minimum wage will increase from 1 July 2025 to AUD948 per week.
• The Superannuation Guarantee rate will also rise from 1 July 2025 to 12% of base salary.

The Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review has set the new national minimum wage for Australia at AUD948 per week or AUD24.95 per hour, effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2025.

For most employees covered by modern awards, a corresponding 3.5% increase will also apply to minimum modern award rates.

In addition, the Superannuation Guarantee rate will rise to 12%, up from 11.5%, marking the final step in a phased increase schedule with the effect that employers must make minimum superannuation contributions of 12% of base salary for employees (up to the maximum super contribution base).  

Employers must apply the new superannuation rate to all salary and wages paid on or after 1 July 2025, regardless of when the work was performed.

Employers with Australian employees should review payroll systems, employment contracts, and budgeting forecasts to ensure compliance. Non-compliance can result in significant penalties.