The Minimum Income Threshold Amount (MITA) is a provision that exists under the Real Estate Industry Award 2020 (Award) for commission-only salespersons. The MITA sets a minimum income threshold that must be met by the salesperson in order for them to be entitled to receive commissions.
Under the Award, commission-only salespersons are paid solely on commission and do not receive a base salary or wage. This means that their income is dependent on their ability to make sales and earn commissions. The MITA is designed to ensure that salespersons are able to earn a minimum income, regardless of their level of sales success.
Following the Fair Work Commission’s 2026 Annual Wage Review, which handed down a 4.75% increase to minimum award wage rates effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026, the MITA has been updated accordingly. As of 1 July 2026, the MITA is $72,741.50 (125% of the rate of a Level 2 position under the Award). This compares to the previous MITA of $69,446 that applied from 1 July 2025.
It is important to note that the MITA operates as a safety net for commission-only salespersons and does not affect the calculation of commissions. Salespersons are still entitled to receive commissions based on the terms of their employment agreement, even if they earn less than the MITA in a particular week.
Under the Award, there are annual review requirements for commission-only salespersons. These requirements are designed to ensure that the terms of employment for commission-only salespersons are reviewed regularly and are consistent with the minimum standards set out in the Award.
The annual review requirements for commission-only salespersons include:
Performance Review: Employers should conduct a performance review of their commission-only salespersons at least once per year. The review should assess the salesperson’s performance against the agreed-upon targets and goals, and provide feedback and coaching as needed to support the salesperson’s ongoing development.
Remuneration Review: Employers must conduct a remuneration review of their commission-only salespersons at least once per year. The review should assess the salesperson’s total income, including commissions earned, and compare it to the MITA to ensure that the salesperson is earning at least the minimum amount required. From
1 July 2026, the MITA is $72,741.50.
Employment Agreement Review: Employers should review and update their commission-only salespersons’ employment agreements at least once per year to ensure that they comply with the latest legal and regulatory requirements, as well as any changes to the Award or other relevant industry standards.
Training and Development Review: Employers should conduct a training and development review of their commission-only salespersons at least once per year. The review should assess the salesperson’s training and development needs and identify opportunities for further training or development.
In summary, these reviews are designed to ensure that the terms of employment for commission-only salespersons are reviewed regularly and are consistent with the minimum standards set out in the Award.
MITA History
The table below summarises recent MITA amounts for reference:
1 July 2023: $63,881
1 July 2024: $67,474
1 July 2025: $69,446
1 July 2026: $72,741.50 (4.75% increase applied)
Written By Andjelika Cabassi – Senior HR & Workplace Relations Consultant
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