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18 February 2026
Wage Price Index, Australia
The seasonally adjusted Wage Price Index (WPI) rose 0.8% this quarter.
Over the twelve months to the December quarter, the WPI rose to 3.4%.
Across both the private and public sector, seasonally adjusted wages rose 0.8%.
In original terms, the largest industry contributor to quarterly wages growth was Health care and social assistance (+1.1%).
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December 2025
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