Australia data – Wage Price Index for Q3 2025: 0.8% q/q (expected 0.8%)

In line results.

Q3 2025 Wage Price Index 0.8% (QoQ)

• expected 0.8%, prior 0.8%

3.4% y/y

• expected 3.4%, prior 3.4%

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The September quarter (Q3) is notable in Australia as its when a significant share of wage increases occur:

• Award/Minimum wages adjustments are made annually by Australia’s Fair Work Commission (FWC)
• The FWC granted a 3.5% increase for this year

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The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) publishes the Wage Price Index (WPI) quarterly, measuring changes in the price of labor, unaffected by shifts in workforce composition, hours worked, or employee characteristics.

The ABS provides detailed WPI data, including breakdowns by industry and sector, offering insights into wage trends across Australia’s economy.

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.