Minimum wages and relative allowances in the Air Pilots Award 2020 (“Award”) will increase from the 1 July 2025.
As a result of the Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review 2024-25 decision on Tuesday 3 June 2025, the minimum wage rates under the Award will increase by 3.5% from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2025.
Allowances calculated from the Standard Rate in the Award will increase by the 3.5%. While other allowances such as loss of licence, accommodation, meals and transport allowances are subject to separate indexation to be confirmed in due course.
The AFAP will provide a link to the updated Award for you to review the minimum rates and allowances when published by the Fair Work Commission.
Please note that the increase in Award wages will not affect members currently covered by an enterprise agreement.
The AFAP trust that employers will pass on increases to Award-based pilots from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2025.
Additionally, the required employer superannuation contributions in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (Cth) will increase to a minimum of 12% from 1 July 2025.
If they don’t, or if you have any queries about the increase to Award minimum wages and/or allowances, or your entitlements in general, please don’t hesitate to contact the AFAP’s Industrial Team at
industrial@afap.org.au or on (03) 9928 5737.