Pay rates

The Architects Award and other industrial awards set out minimum wages for those working in architectural practices. These incorporate minimum wage decisions handed down by the Fair Work Commission. The ACA provides annual updates to ensure businesses update wages in a timely manner and meet their obligations.

2025-06-30

2025 Architects Award Pay Rates

30 June 2025

The 2025 Federal Industrial Award pay rates have been updated and are applicable from 1 July 2025. ACA members can log in to access award pay rates relevant to architectural practice today!

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2025-06-03

Fair Work Commission Wage Decision 2025

3 June 2025

On Tuesday 3 June 2025, the Fair Work Commission handed down the 2025 wage decision, increasing the national minimum wage and base rates of pay in modern awards by 3.5%. Tom Earls from Fair Work Lawyers provides a summary of the decision. The ACA will update relevant Award pay rates as soon as possible.

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2024-06-27

2024 Architects Award Pay Rates

27 June 2024

The 2024 Federal Industrial Award pay rates have been updated and are applicable from 1 July 2024. Additional changes were also made to some entry level positions, which are in place from 1 January 2025. ACA members can log in to access award pay rates relevant to architectural practice today!

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2024-06-03

Fair Work Commission Wage Decision 2024

3 June 2024

On Monday 3 June 2024, the Fair Work Commission handed down the 2024 wage decision, increasing the national minimum wage and base rates of pay in modern awards. Tom Earls from Fair Work Lawyers provides a summary of the decision. The ACA will update relevant Award pay rates as soon as possible.

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