2025 Minimum Wage & Super Changes

The Fair Work Commission's 2025 Annual Wage Review Decision confirms a 3.5% increase to the National Minimum Wage, effective
01 July 2025.

by Sally Male
12/06/2025

Mark Your Calendars

The Australian Car Wash Association (ACWA) recently highlighted important wage and superannuation updates following the Fair Work Commission's 2025 Annual Wage Review Decision, confirming a 3.5% increase to the National Minimum Wage and all Modern Award classifications. These changes will affect most employers from 1 July 2025.

by Sally Male
12/06/2025

Mark your calendars

The Australian Car Wash Association (ACWA) recently highlighted important wage and superannuation updates following the Fair Work Commission's 2025 Annual Wage Review Decision, confirming a 3.5% increase to the National Minimum Wage and all Modern Award classifications. These changes will affect most employers from 1 July 2025.

Key Changes, 1 July 2025:

National Minimum Wage: $948.00/week
New Hourly Rate:
- $24.95 (permanent employees)
- $31.19 (casual employees)
Compulsory Superannuation Guarantee: increasing from 11.5% to 12%

For Car Wash Operators:

The Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award 2020 covers most car wash staff. Due to structural complexities, the final wage tables for this Award are still pending and expected to be in the coming weeks.

What You Should Know:

These changes apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2025.
Employers paying above-award rates may offset the increase if specific criteria are met.
Businesses operating under enterprise agreements (EAs) should ensure base rates remain compliant with the Fair Work Act

Key Changes, 1 July 2025:

National Minimum Wage: $948.00/week
New Hourly Rate:
- $24.95 (permanent employees)
- $31.19 (casual employees)
Compulsory Superannuation Guarantee: increasing from 11.5% to 12%

For Car Wash Operators:

The Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award 2020 covers most car wash staff. Due to structural complexities, the final wage tables for this Award are still pending and expected to be in the coming weeks.

What You Should Know:

These changes apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2025.
Employers paying above-award rates may offset the increase if specific criteria are met.
Businesses operating under enterprise agreements (EAs) should ensure base rates remain compliant with the Fair Work Act

Next Steps:

These changes carry legal obligations and significant penalties for non-compliance. Reviewing your current pay rates and agreements is essential as the new financial year approaches.

We recommend speaking with a workplace relations advisor or HR consultant for tailored guidance.

For official details, visit:
Fair Work – 2024–2025 Annual Wage Review
Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award

We'll update this post once the final wage table has been made available.

About ACWA:

The Australian Car Wash Association (ACWA) is dedicated to supporting the car wash industry through advocacy, education, and research. ACWA enables strong industry representation to Government and Regulatory Authorities and plays an important role in enhancing the skills and knowledge of car wash business professionals through a range of research and best-practice guides, seminars, and events.

Want to become a member?

Vist the ACWA website

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