Living wage set to rise nearly 10 percent in September

The living wage is being increased to $26 per hour from 1 September.

The Living Wage Movement said the wage has undergone a full recalculation, resulting in thousands of workers receiving a pay increase.

It is an increase of $2.35 or 9.9 percent on the 2022/23 rate.

Employers who take part in the Living Wage Movement agree to pay their employees the set amount per hour.

According to their website, it is set apart from the minimum wage, and worker and whānau focused to ensure workers can live with dignity and participate in society.

A full recalculation of the living wage happens every five years.

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