The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.5% increase in minimum wages following its 2025 Annual Wage Review. This means for educators and ECTs receiving the minimum wage set out in the Children's Services Award 2010 or the Educational Services Teachers Award 2010, the 3.5% increase will apply.
The Details
The change only applies to employees that get their pay rates from the national minimum wage, a modern award, or in some cases, a registered agreement.
For example:
A Cert 3 Qualified Educator (Level 3.1 full-time) who currently receives $27.17 per hour, as of 01 July, it increases to around $28.12 per hour.
A Diploma Qualified Educator (Level 4.1full-time) who currently receives $32.00 per hour, as of 01 July, it increases to around $33.12 per hour.
For educators receiving above award wages, which means you are paid higher than the minimum award rate set out in either the Children's Services Award 2010 or Educational Services Teachers Award 2010, then you will NOT be receiving this increase.
Further Reading
Childcare Wages In Australia
Early Childhood Teachers (ECT) Award Wages in Australia
Reference:
Fair Work Commission
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