1. What is the Australia Government Pay Increase?

The Australian Government has announced a 3.5% pay increase for public sector employees effective from 2025. This calculator helps estimate the new salary after this increase.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following simple formula:

Where:

• Old Pay — Current salary in Australian Dollars (AUD)
• 3.5% — The announced pay increase rate for 2025

3. Importance of Pay Increase Calculation

Details: Understanding your new salary helps with financial planning, budgeting, and comparing job offers or positions within the public sector.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Simply enter your current salary in AUD. The calculator will automatically apply the 3.5% increase and show your new salary.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is this increase guaranteed for all government employees?
A: The 3.5% increase applies to most public sector employees, but specific agreements may vary by department or role.

Q2: When will the pay increase take effect?
A: The increase is scheduled to begin in the first full pay period of 2025.

Q3: Are there additional increases planned?
A: This calculator only accounts for the 2025 increase. Future increases would need to be calculated separately.

Q4: Does this include superannuation increases?
A: No, this calculator only shows the base salary increase. Superannuation contributions may be calculated separately.

Q5: How does this compare to private sector increases?
A: Private sector increases vary by industry and company. This calculator is specific to the announced government increase.