Living Wage rate increase from September 2022
The Living Wage rate is set to increase from $22.75 to $23.65 per hour from September this year.
This rate increase is 35 cents higher than expected and reflects surging inflationary pressures, especially for household goods and services.
As a result, we have revised and updated the minimum living wage rate projection for the next 5 years.
You can read more about the revised living wage rates and guidance here:
Improving conditions for New Zealand workers | Guidance and resources
Living wage for public service contractors – Beehive.govt.nz