Australian Wages Rise 1.1% in June 2026 as Monthly Indicator Ceases

Total wages and salaries paid by employers in June 2026 reached $109,230 million, marking a 1.1% monthly increase from May 2026 and a 5.7% annual rise compared to June 2025. The ABS announced the cessation of the experimental Monthly Employee Earnings Indicator, citing opportunities to modernize labor statistics. Seasonal factors influenced the data, with wages […]