Annual increases to award and minimum wages under both the national and WA industrial relations systems apply from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2024. The new hourly rates for both systems are now available.
In WA, the national system only covers private sector employers that are constitutional corporations - for example, Pty Ltd companies, incorporated partnerships and incorporated trusts. The state system covers businesses such as sole traders and unincorporated partnerships.
National system pay calculator and pay guides
For more information about the national increase, see the news item we published in June.
State system award summaries and minimum rates
The state minimum wage and state award increases were announced by the WA Industrial Relations Commission on 18 June 2024. The state minimum wage for employees 21 and over is now $918.60 per week. Minimum rates for younger workers and 'award free' trainees and apprentices have also increased.
Rates of pay in WA awards have increased by 4%, with rates of pay for some WA award adult employees 21 years and older increasing by more than 4% to align with the new state minimum wage of $918.60.
