Wage growth by state, industry and sector

How the ABS Wage Price Index moved across Australia's states and territories, its 18 ANZSIC industries, and the private and public sectors. Annual (through-the-year) growth to the June quarter 2026; each page has the full history, a chart, and its ABS source.

States & territories

Original series — the ABS does not publish seasonally adjusted wages below the national level.

South Australia 3.6% Queensland 3.4% Australian Capital Territory 3.3% Western Australia 3.3% New South Wales 3.1% Victoria 3.1% Tasmania 2.9% Northern Territory 2.8%

Industries

18 ANZSIC divisions, national. Original series; state × industry is not published.

Health Care and Social Assistance 3.8% Public Administration and Safety 3.6% Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services 3.6% Mining 3.5% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 3.5% Information Media and Telecommunications 3.4% Other Services 3.4% Construction 3.3% Arts and Recreation Services 3.3% Manufacturing 3.3% Wholesale Trade 3.2% Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 3.1% Retail Trade 2.9% Education and Training 2.8% Accommodation and Food Services 2.8% Financial and Insurance Services 2.7% Administrative and Support Services 2.7% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 2.5%

Sectors

Private and public, national, seasonally adjusted.

Public sector 3.4% Private sector 3.1%

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