The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.75% increase in minimum wages following its 2024 Annual Wage Review. The increase will apply to minimum base pay rates from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2024.
Wage Increases
The change only applies to employees who get their pay rates from the national minimum wage, a modern award or in some cases a registered agreement.
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 3.75% increase will apply.
For example:
A Cert 3 Qualified Educator (Level 3.1 - full time) currently receives $26.18 per hour, as of 01 July it increases to around $27.16 per hour.
A Diploma Qualified Educator (Level 4.1 - full time) currently receives $30.84 per hour, as of 01 July it increases to around $31.99 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:
Get Set For A Wage Increase. Fair Work Commission
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