As a measure of aggregate earnings, estimates presented in this release include compositional changes in the labour market, which are described in more detail in Factors affecting interpretation.
Monthly Employee Earnings Indicator
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Experimental estimates of employee earnings, sourced from Single Touch Payroll (STP) data
Reference period
June 2025
Released
20/08/2025
Release date and time
20/08/2025 11:30am AEST
Key statistics
In June 2025, total wages and salaries paid by employers:
- increased to $103,918 million
- increased by 1.5% or $1,535 million in the month from May 2025
- increased by 5.9% or $5,788 million in the year from June 2024
National
| Jan-25 | Feb-25 | Mar-25 | Apr-25 | May-25 | Jun-25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month change (%) | -3.4 | 5.6 | 0.9 | -1.2 | -0.8 | 1.5 |
| Annual change (%) | 6.0 | 6.9 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Total wages and salaries ($m) | 97,920 | 103,451 | 104,415 | 103,163 | 102,382 | 103,918 |
a. The leap year day in February 2024 alters the comparability of annual change in February 2024 and 2025. For more information see the leap year effect section within Factors affecting interpretation.
Estimates are presented as an original series with calendar-adjustment, to account for the differing number of days in each month, as seasonally adjusted estimates are not yet available.
Estimates of change throughout this release are calculated using un-rounded $ million values. They may differ from, though are more accurate than change calculated from rounded values.
| 2022-23 ($m) | 2023-24 ($m) | 2024-25 ($m) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul | 85,848 | 91,942 | 98,089 |
| Aug | 87,294 | 93,752 | 99,447 |
| Sep | 90,530 | 97,221 | 103,177 |
| Oct | 87,573 | 94,364 | 99,838 |
| Nov | 89,755 | 96,912 | 102,142 |
| Dec | 89,616 | 96,083 | 101,370 |
| Jan | 86,323 | 92,411 | 97,920 |
| Feb | 91,483 | 96,776 | 103,451 |
| Mar | 92,505 | 98,963 | 104,415 |
| Apr | 91,230 | 97,558 | 103,163 |
| May | 91,001 | 96,781 | 102,382 |
| Jun | 92,575 | 98,130 | 103,918 |
Total wages and salaries paid by employers (a)
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| 2022-23 (%) | 2023-24 (%) | 2024-25 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul | na | -0.7 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 1.7 | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| Sep | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Oct | -3.3 | -2.9 | -3.2 |
| Nov | 2.5 | 2.7 | 2.3 |
| Dec | -0.2 | -0.9 | -0.8 |
| Jan | -3.7 | -3.8 | -3.4 |
| Feb | 6.0 | 4.7 | 5.6 |
| Mar | 1.1 | 2.3 | 0.9 |
| Apr | -1.4 | -1.4 | -1.2 |
| May | -0.3 | -0.8 | -0.8 |
| Jun | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
Month change in total wages and salaries paid by employers (a)
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Quarter change
| Jun Qtr 24 | Sep Qtr 24 | Dec Qtr 24 | Mar Qtr 25 | Jun Qtr 25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter change (%) | 1.5 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Annual quarter change (%) | 6.4 | 6.3 | 5.6 | 6.1 | 5.8 |
| Total wages and salaries ($m) | 292,469 | 300,713 | 303,351 | 305,785 | 309,463 |
| 2022-23 (%) | 2023-24 (%) | 2024-25 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep Qtr | na | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Dec Qtr | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.9 |
| Mar Qtr | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Jun Qtr | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
Quarter change in total wages and salaries paid by employers
["","2022-23","2023-24","2024-25"]
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In June 2025, total wages and salaries paid by employers increased in 7 of 8 states and territories from May 2025.
- New South Wales saw the largest increase of $548m (+1.6%)
- Australian Capital Territory saw the only decrease of $54m (-1.8%)
| Jun-23 (%) | Jun-24 (%) | Jun-25 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 2.1 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Victoria | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Queensland | 2.2 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| South Australia | 1.1 | -0.2 | 1.5 |
| Western Australia | 1.7 | 0.9 | 1.3 |
| Tasmania | 2.3 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
| Northern Territory | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.7 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 0.7 | 0.1 | -1.8 |
Month change in total wages and salaries paid by employers, by state and territory (a)
[" ","Jun-23","Jun-24","Jun-25"]
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In May 2025, total wages and salaries paid by employers decreased in 5 of 8 states and territories from April 2025.
- New South Wales saw the largest decrease of $441m (-1.3%)
- Australian Capital Territory saw the largest increase of $61m (+2.0%)
| May-23 (%) | May-24 (%) | May-25 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | -0.8 | -1.3 | -1.3 |
| Victoria | -0.4 | -0.9 | -1.2 |
| Queensland | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| South Australia | -0.5 | -0.5 | -0.5 |
| Western Australia | -0.6 | -0.9 | -0.8 |
| Tasmania | -0.4 | -1.1 | -0.7 |
| Northern Territory | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 1.0 | 0.7 | 2.0 |
Month change in total wages and salaries paid by employers, by state and territory (a)
[" ","May-23","May-24","May-25"]
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In April 2025, total wages and salaries paid by employers decreased in 6 of 8 states and territories from March 2025.
- New South Wales saw the largest decrease of $547m (-1.6%)
- Australian Capital Territory saw the largest increase of $24m (+0.8%)
| Apr-23 (%) | Apr-24 (%) | Apr-25 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | -1.8 | -1.5 | -1.6 |
| Victoria | -0.9 | -1.4 | -0.9 |
| Queensland | -0.6 | -0.8 | 0.0 |
| South Australia | -0.3 | -0.4 | -0.7 |
| Western Australia | -3.3 | -2.7 | -3.1 |
| Tasmania | -1.9 | -3.1 | -2.1 |
| Northern Territory | -0.2 | -0.2 | -1.7 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.4 | -1.1 | 0.8 |
Month change in total wages and salaries paid by employers, by state and territory
[" ","Apr-23","Apr-24","Apr-25"]
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| Jan-25 (%) | Feb-25 (%) | Mar-25 (%) | Apr-25 (%) | May-25 (%) | Jun-25 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | -4.1 | 6.3 | 0.8 | -1.6 | -1.3 | 1.6 |
| Victoria | -4.3 | 6.0 | 0.5 | -0.9 | -1.2 | 1.8 |
| Queensland | -2.5 | 4.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| South Australia | -2.5 | 4.9 | 1.2 | -0.7 | -0.5 | 1.5 |
| Western Australia | -2.3 | 5.9 | 2.9 | -3.1 | -0.8 | 1.3 |
| Tasmania | -3.0 | 2.9 | 1.7 | -2.1 | -0.7 | 1.2 |
| Northern Territory | -0.9 | 2.9 | 2.2 | -1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -1.5 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 2.0 | -1.8 |
| Australia | -3.4 | 5.6 | 0.9 | -1.2 | -0.8 | 1.5 |
Annual change, Jan-25 to Jun-25
| Jan-25 (%) | Feb-25 (%) | Mar-25 (%) | Apr-25 (%) | May-25 (%) | Jun-25 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 5.1 | 5.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Victoria | 5.0 | 6.2 | 4.6 | 5.1 | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Queensland | 7.9 | 8.7 | 6.7 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| South Australia | 6.0 | 7.1 | 5.8 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 7.2 |
| Western Australia | 7.4 | 8.4 | 7.5 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.5 |
| Tasmania | 4.3 | 4.8 | 3.2 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 5.6 |
| Northern Territory | 7.4 | 8.8 | 7.3 | 5.7 | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 6.2 | 5.6 | 4.4 | 6.4 | 7.9 | 5.9 |
| Australia | 6.0 | 6.9 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.9 |
a. The leap year day in February 2024 alters the comparability of annual change in February 2024 and 2025. For more information see the leap year effect section within Factors affecting interpretation.
Total wages and salaries ($m), Jan-25 to Jun-25
| Jan-25 ($m) | Feb-25 ($m) | Mar-25 ($m) | Apr-25 ($m) | May-25 ($m) | Jun-25 ($m) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 31,977 | 34,003 | 34,268 | 33,721 | 33,280 | 33,828 |
| Victoria | 24,252 | 25,703 | 25,819 | 25,575 | 25,268 | 25,716 |
| Queensland | 18,780 | 19,696 | 19,757 | 19,759 | 19,788 | 20,096 |
| South Australia | 5,696 | 5,975 | 6,047 | 6,004 | 5,977 | 6,064 |
| Western Australia | 11,701 | 12,388 | 12,753 | 12,362 | 12,262 | 12,421 |
| Tasmania | 1,693 | 1,742 | 1,771 | 1,735 | 1,723 | 1,744 |
| Northern Territory | 1,007 | 1,037 | 1,059 | 1,042 | 1,060 | 1,077 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 2,814 | 2,909 | 2,941 | 2,965 | 3,026 | 2,971 |
| Australia | 97,920 | 103,451 | 104,415 | 103,163 | 102,382 | 103,918 |
Industry
In June 2025, total wages and salaries paid by employers increased in 17 of 19 industries from May 2025.
- Professional, scientific and technical services saw the largest increase of $396m (+3.6%)
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing saw the largest decrease of $5m (-0.4%)
| Jun-23 (%) | Jun-24 (%) | Jun-25 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 3.6 | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| Rental, hiring and real estate services | 4.2 | 2.6 | 3.2 |
| Information media and telecommunications | 3.4 | 3.8 | 3.0 |
| Wholesale trade | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| Retail trade | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.3 |
| Health care and social assistance | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Manufacturing | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Mining | 2.2 | 0.9 | 1.5 |
| Construction | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Transport, postal and warehousing | 1.8 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Financial and insurance services | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Arts and recreation services | 2.7 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Other services | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| Administrative and support services | -0.8 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Education and training | 1.3 | -0.5 | 0.5 |
| Public administration and safety | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Electricity, gas, water and waste services | 0.8 | 0.7 | -0.2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | -0.6 | -1.2 | -0.4 |
Month change in total wages and salaries paid by employers, by industry (a)(b)
["","Jun-23","Jun-24","Jun-25"]
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Month change, May
In May 2025, total wages and salaries paid by employers decreased in 12 of 19 industries from April 2025.
- Health care and social assistance saw the largest decrease of $365m (-2.3%)
- Administrative and support services saw the largest increase of $178m (+3.1%)
| May-23 (%) | May-24 (%) | May-25 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support services | 2.5 | 0.9 | 3.1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 0.8 | -0.9 | 1.8 |
| Education and training | 3.3 | 2.5 | 1.7 |
| Construction | 1.3 | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Public administration and safety | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| Other services | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Financial and insurance services | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Rental, hiring and real estate services | -0.7 | -0.8 | -0.3 |
| Electricity, gas, water and waste services | -0.5 | -2.6 | -0.4 |
| Information media and telecommunications | -2.2 | -1.4 | -0.7 |
| Transport, postal and warehousing | -1.9 | -2.0 | -1.6 |
| Manufacturing | -1.4 | -2.6 | -1.9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | -0.3 | -1.4 | -2.0 |
| Health care and social assistance | -0.7 | -1.0 | -2.3 |
| Arts and recreation services | -2.6 | -2.5 | -2.7 |
| Mining | -1.5 | -2.6 | -2.8 |
| Accommodation and food services | -2.9 | -2.8 | -2.9 |
| Retail trade | -3.3 | -2.3 | -3.0 |
| Wholesale trade | -3.2 | -3.7 | -3.2 |
Month change in total wages and salaries paid by employers, by industry (a) (b)
[" ","May-23","May-24","May-25"]
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Month change, April
In April 2025, total wages and salaries paid by employers increased in 10 of 19 industries from March 2025.
- Health care and social assistance saw the largest increase of $370m (+2.4%)
- Mining saw the largest decrease of $584m (-14.1%)
| Apr-23 (%) | Apr-24 (%) | Apr-25 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 2.0 | 3.3 | 4.0 |
| Health care and social assistance | 2.3 | -0.3 | 2.4 |
| Public administration and safety | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| Transport, postal and warehousing | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| Arts and recreation services | -0.3 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Other services | 0.3 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 0.5 | 6.1 | 0.9 |
| Construction | 0.5 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Retail trade | 1.3 | -0.5 | 0.1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | -0.7 | -1.2 | 0.0 |
| Education and training | -1.6 | -0.8 | -1.1 |
| Rental, hiring and real estate services | -3.5 | -2.3 | -2.3 |
| Administrative and support services | -3.0 | 1.1 | -3.0 |
| Electricity, gas, water and waste services | -0.9 | -2.4 | -3.2 |
| Manufacturing | -3.8 | -2.4 | -3.6 |
| Information media and telecommunications | -4.1 | -3.3 | -3.8 |
| Wholesale trade | -4.1 | -4.0 | -5.1 |
| Financial and insurance services | -6.9 | -9.3 | -8.1 |
| Mining | -13.2 | -14.1 | -14.1 |
Month change in total wages and salaries paid by employers, by industry (a)
[" ","Apr-23","Apr-24","Apr-25"]
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Month change, Jan-25 to Jun-25
| Jan-25 (%) | Feb-25 (%) | Mar-25 (%) | Apr-25 (%) | May-25 (%) | Jun-25 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | -4.5 | 3.2 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 1.8 | -0.4 |
| Mining | -0.8 | 12.6 | 7.5 | -14.1 | -2.8 | 1.5 |
| Manufacturing | -4.2 | 6.8 | 2.7 | -3.6 | -1.9 | 1.6 |
| Electricity, gas, water and waste services | -1.9 | 6.6 | 4.0 | -3.2 | -0.4 | -0.2 |
| Construction | -3.6 | 9.9 | -1.3 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Wholesale trade | -3.2 | 7.9 | 4.5 | -5.1 | -3.2 | 3.0 |
| Retail trade | -4.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | -3.0 | 2.3 |
| Accommodation and food services | -3.1 | 0.2 | -0.1 | 4.0 | -2.9 | 0.6 |
| Transport, postal and warehousing | -3.2 | 4.2 | -0.7 | 1.4 | -1.6 | 1.2 |
| Information media and telecommunications | 1.9 | 9.2 | -1.9 | -3.8 | -0.7 | 3.0 |
| Financial and insurance services | -6.3 | 8.6 | 3.4 | -8.1 | 0.4 | 1.1 |
| Rental, hiring and real estate services | -4.0 | 6.6 | -0.3 | -2.3 | -0.3 | 3.2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | -3.5 | 8.8 | -1.9 | 0.0 | -2.0 | 3.6 |
| Administrative and support services | -1.6 | 9.3 | -0.6 | -3.0 | 3.1 | 0.5 |
| Public administration and safety | -1.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| Education and training | -11.3 | 7.9 | 2.7 | -1.1 | 1.7 | 0.5 |
| Health care and social assistance | -0.5 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 2.4 | -2.3 | 1.6 |
| Arts and recreation services | -4.1 | 3.2 | -0.8 | 1.2 | -2.7 | 1.0 |
| Other services | -2.5 | 4.1 | -0.2 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| All industries | -3.4 | 5.6 | 0.9 | -1.2 | -0.8 | 1.5 |
a. Some industries experience pronounced seasonality in total wages and salaries paid by employers, which can affect the interpretation of change between months and industries.
Annual change, Jan-25 to Jun-25
| Jan-25 (%) | Feb-25 (%) | Mar-25 (%) | Apr-25 (%) | May-25 (%) | Jun-25 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4.2 | 9.0 | 8.3 | 3.0 | 5.8 | 6.6 |
| Mining | 4.4 | 6.4 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| Manufacturing | 4.0 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Electricity, gas, water and waste services | 10.7 | 13.8 | 11.8 | 10.8 | 13.4 | 12.3 |
| Construction | 6.4 | 7.5 | 6.9 | 5.1 | 6.5 | 6.7 |
| Wholesale trade | 5.2 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.3 |
| Retail trade | 3.8 | 4.9 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 2.7 | 3.1 |
| Accommodation and food services | 3.6 | 8.3 | 5.1 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 4.9 |
| Transport, postal and warehousing | 5.9 | 5.6 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 5.2 | 5.9 |
| Information media and telecommunications | 5.7 | 5.4 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.0 |
| Financial and insurance services | 5.5 | 7.2 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Rental, hiring and real estate services | 3.0 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 3.7 | 5.5 | 3.4 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| Administrative and support services | 3.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 0.1 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Public administration and safety | 10.1 | 9.0 | 7.9 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 9.8 |
| Education and training | 6.4 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 5.7 | 4.9 | 6.0 |
| Health care and social assistance | 9.3 | 10.4 | 7.9 | 10.9 | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Arts and recreation services | 4.8 | 6.2 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 5.1 |
| Other services | 6.0 | 6.8 | 6.0 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.7 |
| All industries | 6.0 | 6.9 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.9 |
a. Some industries experience pronounced seasonality in total wages and salaries paid by employers, which can affect the interpretation of change between months and industries.
b. The leap year day in February 2024 alters the comparability of annual change in February 2024 and 2025. For more information see the leap year effect section within Factors affecting interpretation.
Total wages and salaries ($m), Jan-25 to Jun-25
| Jan-25 ($m) | Feb-25 ($m) | Mar-25 ($m) | Apr-25 ($m) | May-25 ($m) | Jun-25 ($m) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1,079 | 1,114 | 1,117 | 1,127 | 1,148 | 1,143 |
| Mining | 3,410 | 3,840 | 4,129 | 3,546 | 3,448 | 3,498 |
| Manufacturing | 6,112 | 6,529 | 6,703 | 6,465 | 6,340 | 6,440 |
| Electricity, gas, water and waste services | 1,565 | 1,668 | 1,735 | 1,678 | 1,672 | 1,669 |
| Construction | 8,117 | 8,923 | 8,808 | 8,826 | 8,970 | 9,079 |
| Wholesale trade | 4,497 | 4,853 | 5,073 | 4,815 | 4,660 | 4,798 |
| Retail trade | 5,807 | 5,871 | 5,891 | 5,899 | 5,724 | 5,853 |
| Accommodation and food services | 3,531 | 3,537 | 3,534 | 3,675 | 3,567 | 3,587 |
| Transport, postal and warehousing | 4,098 | 4,271 | 4,242 | 4,301 | 4,234 | 4,285 |
| Information media and telecommunications | 2,047 | 2,236 | 2,194 | 2,111 | 2,097 | 2,160 |
| Financial and insurance services | 5,563 | 6,043 | 6,250 | 5,746 | 5,768 | 5,829 |
| Rental, hiring and real estate services | 1,983 | 2,115 | 2,109 | 2,061 | 2,055 | 2,120 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 10,482 | 11,408 | 11,188 | 11,184 | 10,961 | 11,357 |
| Administrative and support services | 5,514 | 6,026 | 5,991 | 5,814 | 5,992 | 6,025 |
| Public administration and safety | 8,320 | 8,329 | 8,368 | 8,498 | 8,571 | 8,577 |
| Education and training | 7,157 | 7,722 | 7,927 | 7,843 | 7,975 | 8,018 |
| Health care and social assistance | 14,772 | 14,953 | 15,159 | 15,529 | 15,164 | 15,408 |
| Arts and recreation services | 1,108 | 1,143 | 1,133 | 1,146 | 1,116 | 1,126 |
| Other services | 2,759 | 2,871 | 2,865 | 2,897 | 2,920 | 2,946 |
| All industries | 97,920 | 103,451 | 104,415 | 103,163 | 102,382 | 103,918 |
a. Some industries experience pronounced seasonality in total wages and salaries paid by employers, which can affect the interpretation of change between months and industries.
Employment size
In June 2025, total wages and salaries paid by employers increased in all employment size groups from May 2025.
- Businesses with 0-19 employees saw the largest increase of $731m (+3.3%)
| Jun-23 (%) | Jun-24 (%) | Jun-25 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-19 employees | 4.4 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| 20-199 employees | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| 200 employees and over | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.1 |
Month change in total wages and salaries paid by employers, by employment size (a)
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In May 2025, total wages and salaries paid by employers decreased in 2 of 3 employment size groups from April 2025.
- Businesses with 200 employees and over saw the largest decrease of $985m (-1.8%)
- Businesses with 0-19 employees saw the only increase of $315m (+1.5%)
| May-23 (%) | May-24 (%) | May-25 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-19 employees | 1.8 | 0.7 | 1.5 |
| 20-199 employees | -0.5 | -1.0 | -0.4 |
| 200 employees and over | -1.0 | -1.3 | -1.8 |
Month change in total wages and salaries paid by employers, by employment size (a)
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In April 2025, total wages and salaries paid by employers decreased in 2 of 3 employment size groups from March 2025.
- Businesses with 200 employees and over saw the largest decrease of $871m (-1.6%)
- Businesses with 0-19 employees saw the only increase of $162m (+0.8%)
| Apr-23 (%) | Apr-24 (%) | Apr-25 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-19 employees | -0.3 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| 20-199 employees | -1.9 | -0.9 | -2.0 |
| 200 employees and over | -1.6 | -2.8 | -1.6 |
Month change in total wages and salaries paid by employers, by employment size
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| Jan-25 (%) | Feb-25 (%) | Mar-25 (%) | Apr-25 (%) | May-25 (%) | Jun-25 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-19 employees | -3.6 | 6.2 | -0.6 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 3.3 |
| 20-199 employees | -2.8 | 7.0 | -0.1 | -2.0 | -0.4 | 0.7 |
| 200 employees and over | -3.6 | 4.8 | 2.0 | -1.6 | -1.8 | 1.1 |
| All sizes | -3.4 | 5.6 | 0.9 | -1.2 | -0.8 | 1.5 |
Annual change, Jan-25 to Jun-25
| Jan-25 (%) | Feb-25 (%) | Mar-25 (%) | Apr-25 (%) | May-25 (%) | Jun-25 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-19 employees | 3.8 | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| 20-199 employees | 5.1 | 6.4 | 5.2 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| 200 employees and over | 7.3 | 7.9 | 6.2 | 7.6 | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| All sizes | 6.0 | 6.9 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.9 |
a. The leap year day in February 2024 alters the comparability of annual change in February 2024 and 2025. For more information see the leap year effect section within Factors affecting interpretation.
Total wages and salaries ($m), Jan-25 to Jun-25
| Jan-25 ($m) | Feb-25 ($m) | Mar-25 ($m) | Apr-25 ($m) | May-25 ($m) | Jun-25 ($m) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-19 employees | 20,257 | 21,507 | 21,372 | 21,534 | 21,849 | 22,580 |
| 20-199 employees | 25,436 | 27,208 | 27,192 | 26,649 | 26,539 | 26,732 |
| 200 employees and over | 52,227 | 54,736 | 55,851 | 54,980 | 53,995 | 54,605 |
| All sizes | 97,920 | 103,451 | 104,415 | 103,163 | 102,382 | 103,918 |
Sector
In June 2025, total wages and salaries paid by employers rose in both sectors from May 2025.
| Jun-23 (%) | Jun-24 (%) | Jun-25 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private | 2.0 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Public | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
Month change in total wages and salaries paid by employers, by sector (a)
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In May 2025, total wages and salaries paid by employers fell in both sectors from April 2025.
| May-23 (%) | May-24 (%) | May-25 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private | -0.6 | -1.2 | -0.9 |
| Public | 1.3 | 0.7 | -0.1 |
Month change in total wages and salaries paid by employers, by sector (a)
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In April 2025, total wages and salaries paid by employers fell in the Private sector and rose in the Public sector from March 2025.
| Apr-23 (%) | Apr-24 (%) | Apr-25 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private | -1.9 | -1.4 | -1.8 |
| Public | 0.6 | -1.4 | 1.0 |
Month change in total wages and salaries paid by employers, by sector
[" ","Apr-23","Apr-24","Apr-25"]
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| Jan-25 (%) | Feb-25 (%) | Mar-25 (%) | Apr-25 (%) | May-25 (%) | Jun-25 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private | -3.3 | 6.8 | 0.6 | -1.8 | -0.9 | 1.9 |
| Public | -3.8 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 1.0 | -0.1 | 0.1 |
| All sectors | -3.4 | 5.6 | 0.9 | -1.2 | -0.8 | 1.5 |
Annual change, Jan-25 to Jun-25
| Jan-25 (%) | Feb-25 (%) | Mar-25 (%) | Apr-25 (%) | May-25 (%) | Jun-25 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private | 5.3 | 6.6 | 5.1 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Public | 8.6 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 9.8 | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| All sectors | 6.0 | 6.9 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.9 |
a. The leap year day in February 2024 alters the comparability of annual change in February 2024 and 2025. For more information see the leap year effect section within Factors affecting interpretation.
Total wages and salaries ($m), Jan-25 to Jun-25
| Jan-25 ($m) | Feb-25 ($m) | Mar-25 ($m) | Apr-25 ($m) | May-25 ($m) | Jun-25 ($m) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private | 77,200 | 82,475 | 83,005 | 81,539 | 80,771 | 82,283 |
| Public | 20,719 | 20,976 | 21,410 | 21,624 | 21,611 | 21,635 |
| All sectors | 97,920 | 103,451 | 104,415 | 103,163 | 102,382 | 103,918 |
Data downloads
Table 1. Total wages and salaries paid by employers, percentage change
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Table 2. Total wages and salaries paid by employers, level
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All data cubes
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Future changes in this release
New employee jobs measure in 2026
In July 2025, the ABS retired the Payroll Jobs release as part of its transition to release a new monthly employee jobs measure from February 2026, in the Monthly Employee Earnings Indicator.
The new monthly employee jobs measure will provide new and complementary labour market insights into jobs growth and the composition of total wages and salaries paid by employers each month.
Methodology
Scope
This release presents experimental estimates of wages and salaries paid by active employing businesses and organisations to their employees in the Australian economy.
Geography
Data is available for:
- Australia total
- States and territories
Source
Australian Tax Office (ATO) Single Touch Payroll (STP) administrative data combined with ABS Business Register data.
Collection method
The ATO provides selected employer and employee level data from the STP system to the ABS. These data are combined with employer population and characteristics data from quarterly ABS Business Register snapshots.
Concepts, sources and methods
Wages and salaries are gross values (prior to taxation and deductions) and include wages, salary payments and allowances paid through Australian payrolls.
Employee superannuation and severance and termination payments are excluded.
History of changes
Refined imputation method included in 21 May 2024 release.