Wages and Cost of Living Survey 2025

Introduction:

Every worker should be able to rely on their job to provide wages that keep up with the cost of living and allow them to build a secure future. Fair wages are more important than ever to keep workers ahead, as essential items like groceries, fuel and housing continue to rise.

We know when workers stand together, we can win the pay rises we deserve.

That’s why ASU members are once again campaigning for a real wage increase in this year’s Annual Wage Review.

We’ve won before - and we can do it again.

Last year, thanks to the strength of ASU members, the Fair Work Commission delivered a 3.75% pay rise for minimum wage workers. This was a huge win in the face of relentless campaigning from big business to limit pay increased to 2%.

But our job isn’t over. Without another real pay rise, wages will fall behind.

Tell us how rising costs are affecting you. Take our wages and cost of living survey here.

The ASU is your voice for better pay – but the strongest voice is a united one. Join the campaign to win the wage increase we need and deserve.

Become an Australian Services Union member today: asujoin.asn.au

Survey closes 19 March 2025 at 5pm