The Fair Work Commission lifted the National Minimum Wage 6% to $26.44/hour and modern award minimum rates 4.75%, effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026. Pick the increase that applies to you below.
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Hospitality Award · Hospitality Level 1
Permanent · 38hrs/wk
Hourly
$27.70
+$1.26/hr
Weekly
$1,052.60
+$47.88/wk
Annual (52wk)
$54,735.00
+$2,490.00/yr
Currently $26.44/hr · $1,004.72/wk · $52,245.00/yr (gross, before tax). New rates apply from 1 July 2026 (the FWC handed down the decision on 2 June 2026). Award rates always lift on 1 July (occasional industry deferrals to 1 October).
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