2026–27 tax rates

$25 an hour after tax

Working full time at $25 an hour (38 hours a week) you earn $950.00 a week before tax. After tax withheld you take home $828.00 a week, or $1,656.00 a fortnight, based on 2026–27 rates.

Take-home a week$828.00
A fortnight$1,656.00
A month$3,587.67
A year$43,056.00

Full time, tax-free threshold claimed. Updated 13 November 2026 for pays from 1 July 2026.

Breakdown by pay period

Full time (38 hours a week), tax-free threshold claimed
Pay periodGross payTax withheldTake-home paySuper
Week$950.00$122.00$828.00$114.00
Fortnight$1,900.00$244.00$1,656.00$228.00
Month$4,116.67$529.00$3,587.67$494.00
Year (paid fortnightly)$49,400.00$6,344.00$43,056.00$5,928.00

That's about $49,400 a year before tax. Your employer also pays 12% super on top: $114.00 a week.

Part-time and casual hours at $25 an hour

Weekly pay after tax withheld at different hours, claiming the tax-free threshold.

Hours a weekGross payTax withheldTake-home pay
15 hours$375.00$2.00$373.00
20 hours$500.00$21.00$479.00
25 hours$625.00$48.00$577.00
30 hours$750.00$74.00$676.00
38 hours$950.00$122.00$828.00

If this is a second job where you don't claim the tax-free threshold, 20 hours a week has $90.00 withheld instead, leaving $410.00. Casual rates usually include a 25% loading; enter your actual hourly rate including any loading.

This amount is perIs the amount above a yearly salary, the amount for one pay, or an hourly rate?
I'm paidHow often your employer pays you. Tax is worked out on each pay, so this changes what you see on each payslip.
Amount includes superSome jobs quote a total package that includes the 12% super your employer pays into your super fund. Choose Yes if your amount includes super and we'll split it into pay and super.
Tax-free thresholdThe first $18,200 you earn each year is tax-free. You normally claim it from one employer only, your main job. Choose Not claiming for a second job.
TFN given to employerYour tax file number. If you haven't given it to your employer, they must take 47% tax from your pay until you do.
Residency for taxWhether you're an Australian resident for tax purposes. It isn't the same as citizenship or your visa. Foreign residents pay different rates and can't claim the tax-free threshold.
Add overtime or a bonus
Overtime rateOvertime is usually paid at a higher rate. Time and a half is 1.5 times your normal hourly rate; double time is 2 times. Check your award or contract.
Medicare levy reduction for a spouse or children

Only applies if you've given your employer a Medicare levy variation declaration because your family income is low. It reduces the tax taken from each pay.

SpouseChoose Yes if you have a spouse (married or de facto) and have claimed a Medicare levy reduction on a Medicare levy variation declaration with your employer.
Senior or pensioner (SAPTO)
Claiming the seniors and pensioners tax offsetThe seniors and pensioners tax offset (SAPTO) lowers tax for people who have reached age pension age or get certain government pensions. If you've claimed it with your employer, pick your situation. Illness-separated means you and your spouse live apart because of illness or because one of you is in aged care.

Your take-home pay

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Enter your pay to see what lands in your account, the tax withheld and your super.

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