The seasonally adjusted Wage Price Index (WPI) rose 0.8% this quarter. • Over the twelve months to the December quarter, the WPI rose to 3.4%. • Across both the private and public sector, seasonally adjusted wages rose 0.8%. • In original terms, the largest industry contributor to quarterly wages growth was Health care and social assistance (+1.1%). {chart}{table} In December quarter 2025, seasonally adjusted, wages rose 0.8%, the same as September quarter 2025, but wage growth was higher than December quarter 2024 (+0.7%). Wage growth was 3.4% for the year to the December quarter 2025, up from both September quarter ... (full story)