Australian minimum wage increases made easy Australian minimum wage increases made easy
Simplify annual wage increases with foundU’s powerful workforce management software.
You’ve just found a minimum wage increase tool that you can count on
Easily adapt to The Fair Work Commission’s annual minimum wage increases across all relevant awards.
Strengthen payroll compliance
Be confident that national and award minimum wage increases have been rolled out correctly for every position and location in your workforce.
Reduce admin
Seamlessly prepare for minimum wage increases and save time on introducing the changes during the busy end of financial year period.
Schedule increases in advance
Give yourself plenty of time to prepare by setting effective dates and percentage increases for both pay and charge rates.
Schedule minimum wage increases
Avoid underpayments and back-pay liabilities. Simply set the effective date and percentage increase for your wage increases and watch them roll out for every position and location in your workforce. foundU enables you to choose the applicable awards to which the increases should apply and set new rates with the option to override and check any rounding. You can also address above-award rates separately if you want to pass the increase along.
Complete annual wage increases in minutes
Since foundU’s minimum wage increase tools are built in with its core workforce management features, all rosters, shifts, leave applications, and draft pay slips coming after the effective date you have set will be automatically updated. As shifts are approved, draft pay slips will be updated with live calculations, helping you to assess the impact on your future wage expenses. Import your new rates into foundU’s rates book feature if you also need to increase the amount you charge your clients.
Gain constant compliance assurance
Even the smallest rounding error can result in major underpayments across your workforce. However, foundU gives you more control over payroll and minimum wage increases than you’ve ever had before. You can even automatically transition employees to new positions or rates depending on scheduled changes, making it easier to manage aged-based awards or training roles.
The rate rise section makes life a little bit easier when it comes to wage increase time. Being able to manage it in the system and put in an effective date makes the process that little bit easier.
Roll out minimum wage increases with precision
Frequently asked questions
When do the national and award minimum wages increase?
In Australia, the Fair Work Commission reviews the National Minimum Wage and minimum rates of pay in modern awards annually. This often occurs between March and June, with any changes typically coming into effect on the first full pay period on or after the first of July.
Can the minimum wage increase tool be used for employees on an enterprise agreement?
Yes, the use of this tool extends to enterprise agreements, salaried positions, and any other type of custom arrangement you may have with your employees.
Will the minimum wage increase software help me adjust above-award positions?
Yes, there is a section dedicated to above-award employees in the permanent and casual steps in our rate rise tool. This gives you control over the pay rates used for above-award employees if you want to pass on an increase.
What is the national minimum wage in Australia from July 2025?
The national minimum wage in Australia increased by 3.5% to $24.95 per hour (or $948.00 per week based on a 38-hour week) from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2025. This follows the Fair Work Commission's Annual Wage Review 2024–25 decision, handed down on 3 June 2025. You can find the full details on the Fair Work Commission website.
How do I apply a minimum wage increase to award-covered employees?
In foundU, you can apply minimum wage increases to award-covered employees by selecting the relevant awards, entering the effective date, and setting the percentage increase. foundU will calculate new rates across all classifications and employment types automatically. For a step-by-step guide, check out our rate rise help guide.
When does the Fair Work Commission announce the minimum wage increase?
The Fair Work Commission typically hands down its annual minimum wage decision in June each year, ahead of the 1 July effective date.
What happens if I don't update my pay rates after a minimum wage increase?
Failing to apply minimum wage increases means employees may be paid below their legal entitlement. Underpayments can result in back-pay obligations, penalties, and potential investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman. You can read more about your obligations on the Fair Work Ombudsman website.
How do I update charge rates after a minimum wage increase in foundU?
If you need to pass minimum wage increases on to clients through updated charge rates, foundU's rates book feature lets you import and apply new charge rates alongside your pay rate changes. This keeps your billing aligned with your updated labour costs.
