Total wages and salaries paid by employers in June 2026 reached $109,230 million, marking a 1.1% monthly increase from May 2026 and a 5.7% annual rise compared to June 2025. The ABS announced the cessation of the experimental Monthly Employee Earnings Indicator, citing opportunities to modernize labor statistics. Seasonal factors influenced the data, with wages declining in April due to term breaks and Easter, then rising in June amid increased business activity and bonuses. Employee jobs totaled 15.5 million, up 0.4% monthly. The ABS will continue using Single Touch Payroll data internally for earnings and employment analysis.
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