Get set for a minimum wage increase

[] Having issues? [View the online version]( [Australian Government - Fair Work Ombudsman](   [Award wage increase] Get set for a minimum wage increase Dear {NAME},    Following the Annual Wage Review 2022, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has made 2 announcements: - the 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 - follow us on [Facebook](, [LinkedIn]( and [Twitter]( 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.   Kind regards,   Fair Work Ombudsman       [Copyright](  | [Disclaimer](  | [Privacy](  | [Unsubscribe](     [Twitter](    [LinkedIn](    [Facebook]( [www.fairwork.gov.au](