How do I convert my hourly rate to an annual salary?

Multiply your hourly rate by 38 (hours per week) and then by 52 (weeks per year). For example, $30 per hour × 38 × 52 = $59,280 gross annual pay. This assumes you work the same hours every week with no unpaid overtime or penalty rates.

What is casual loading and how does it affect my annual pay?

Casual loading is a 25% addition to the base hourly rate to compensate for lack of paid leave. If your base rate is $26.44, the casual rate is $33.05. When using the calculator, enter your base rate and tick the casual loading checkbox – do not enter a rate that already includes loading.

Does the calculator include superannuation and tax?

Superannuation is estimated at 12% of your ordinary earnings, paid on top of your salary, up to the $270,830 maximum contribution base. Tax is estimated using the 2026–27 resident rates and the 2% Medicare levy. These are estimates only; your actual pay may differ due to allowances, salary sacrifice, or other factors.

Annual Salary Calculator: Convert Your Hourly Rate to Yearly Pay for a 38-Hour Week

For a 38-hour week and 52-week year, your annual gross pay is your hourly rate multiplied by 38 then by 52.

Understanding the Annual Salary Calculator

Our annual salary calculator helps you convert an hourly rate into yearly, fortnightly, and weekly figures. The standard assumption for full-time work in Australia is a 38-hour week and a 52-week year. This gives you a clear picture of your gross pay before tax and super.

The formula is simple: hourly rate × hours per week × 52. For a 38-hour week, that’s hourly × 38 × 52. To find your fortnightly pay, multiply your weekly pay by 2 (hourly × 38 × 2).

Why 38 Hours and 52 Weeks?

The 38-hour week is the standard full-time week under the Fair Work Act. It’s used by the Fair Work Ombudsman for award rates and by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for average earnings. The 52-week year accounts for paid annual leave and public holidays – it’s the most common basis for annual salaries. If you work fewer weeks (e.g., casual or seasonal), your actual annual income may be lower.

National Minimum Wage and Award Rates

From 1 July 2026, the National Minimum Wage set by the Fair Work Commission is $26.44 per hour for a 38-hour week, or $1,004.90 per week. For casual employees, the rate is $33.05 per hour including the 25% casual loading. Many employees are covered by award rates that are higher than the minimum. The calculator on this site uses the base rate you enter – it does not apply an award rate automatically. For award-specific pay, check the pay guides or reference tables on our site.

Casual Loading

If you are a casual employee, your employer must pay a 25% loading on top of the base hourly rate. This compensates for not receiving paid sick leave or annual leave. On the timesheet, you can tick a checkbox to add 25% casual loading. Do not enter a rate that already includes casual loading – enter your base rate and let the calculator add the loading.

Superannuation and Tax

Superannuation is paid by your employer on top of your salary. From 2026–27, the super guarantee is 12% of your ordinary earnings, up to the maximum contribution base of $270,830 per year. The calculator estimates super as 12% of your gross annual pay, but only up to that cap. Super is not deducted from your pay – it’s an extra contribution.

Tax is estimated using the 2026–27 resident tax rates:

Nil on the first $18,200
15% on income between $18,201 and $45,000
30% on income between $45,001 and $135,000
37% on income between $135,001 and $190,000
45% on income above $190,000

Plus the Medicare levy of 2% (based on 2025–26 single reduction thresholds as 2026–27 thresholds were not confirmed). The calculator does not deduct HELP repayments, the Medicare levy surcharge, or salary packaging. For a more detailed estimate, see our take-home pay page.

Example Calculations

Let’s say you earn $30 per hour as a full-time employee:

Weekly: $30 × 38 = $1,140
Fortnightly: $1,140 × 2 = $2,280
Annual gross: $30 × 38 × 52 = $59,280
Estimated super (12%): $7,113.60
Estimated tax (including Medicare): roughly $8,672 (based on 2026–27 rates)
Estimated take-home: about $50,608

If you are casual on the same base rate:

Casual rate: $30 × 1.25 = $37.50 per hour
Weekly: $37.50 × 38 = $1,425
Annual gross: $37.50 × 38 × 52 = $74,100

Note that casual employees may work fewer weeks, so actual annual income could be lower.

Using the Annual Salary Calculator on This Site

On the timesheet, enter your base hourly rate in the field. If you are casual, tick the “Add 25% casual loading” checkbox – the calculator will apply the loading automatically. The results show your weekly, fortnightly, and annual gross pay, plus estimated tax and super. You can adjust the hours per week if you work a different pattern, but the default is 38 hours.

Limitations

This calculator provides an estimate only. It assumes:

The same hourly rate every week
No unpaid overtime, penalty rates, or allowances
No salary sacrifice or packaging
Full 52 weeks of work (no unpaid leave)

Your actual pay and tax may differ. For a binding determination, consult the Fair Work Ombudsman or a tax professional.

Average Weekly Earnings

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (May 2026), average weekly ordinary time earnings for full-time adults were $2,083.70. This is an average, not a median, and does not represent any specific job. The average total earnings for all employees (including part-time) were $1,579.20 per week. These figures include overtime and bonuses. For job-specific pay, see our job pay page.