Users' questions

How much should my salary increase each year Australia?

How much should my salary increase each year Australia?

This year, employer expectations show just 12% of Australian organisations will award pay increases of 3% or more. Instead, 55% say they will raise salaries by up to 3%. Yet employee expectations differ, with 26% expecting a raise at this level.

What was the national living wage in 2016?

Independently calculated every year to meet the real cost of living. The London Living Wage is currently £10.85 per hour. This covers all boroughs in Greater London.

What was the minimum wage in 2015 Australia?

Australian historical rates

Commencement Date Federal Minimum Wage (AUD)
1 July 2013 $16.37 $622.20
1 July 2014 $16.87 $640.90
1 July 2015 $17.29 $656.90
1 July 2016 $17.70 $672.70

Am I entitled to a pay rise every year?

Generally, you can expect to discuss compensation or a pay rise at least every 12 months, however ultimately, it’s up to employers to choose whether – and when – to increase staff pay. When an organisation decides to increase an employee’s pay, this usually results in increased job satisfaction and productivity.

What was the minimum wage in Australia in 2014?

On 4 June 2014, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) announced an increase of 3% to the federal minimum wage. This equates to an increase of $18.70 per week, taking the minimum wage from $622.20 to $640.90 per week. The new minimum wage comes into operation on 1 July 2014.

What is a good pay rise Australia?

Unions want a 3.5 per cent increase to the rate, but the main industry group says it should be no higher than 1.1 per cent as employers are suffering due to COVID-19.

Where are the highest wage increases in Australia?

1 Victoria and the Northern Territory recorded the highest quarterly rise of 0.7%. 2 South Australia and Australian Capital Territory recorded the lowest quarterly wage index rise of 0.2%. 3 Queensland and the Northern Territory recorded the highest annual wage increase of 1.6%.

When did the National Minimum Wage Order 2016 come into effect?

Published below is the National Minimum Wage Order 2016 taking into account the Expert Panel’s decision of 31 May 2016. The order comes into operation on 1 July 2016:

Is there wage growth in the public sector?

Wage growth for the public sector remained at 0.4% for the third consecutive quarter and continued to track below the private sector. Ongoing enterprise bargaining negotiations, capped increases and pay freezes continued to dampen public sector growth.

How does the wage price index work in Australia?

Wage Price Index, Australia The WPI measures changes in the price of labour, unaffected by compositional shifts in the labour force, hours worked or employee characteristics