How do I convert my hourly rate to a fitter and turner salary?

Multiply your hourly rate by 38 hours per week, then by 52 weeks. For example, at $35/hour: 35 × 38 = 1,330 per week, annual gross 69,160. Fortnightly is weekly × 2. This assumes no overtime or penalties.

What is the minimum fitter and turner salary under a modern award?

The minimum rate depends on the award covering fitters and turners (e.g., Manufacturing Award. Check the Fair Work Ombudsman pay guides for the correct classification. The National Minimum Wage from 1 July 2026 is 26.44/hour, but award rates are often higher.

Does the fitter and turner salary include casual loading and super?

Casual loading (25%) is added on top of the base hourly rate. Super is 12% of ordinary earnings paid on top, not included in the salary figure. Use the timesheet checkbox to add casual loading.

Understanding the fitter and turner salary: from hourly rate to annual pay

A fitter and turner salary is typically based on a 38-hour week, with annual pay calculated as hourly rate × 38 × 52, with super paid on top.

How to calculate a fitter and turner salary from an hourly rate

When you have an hourly rate and want to know what that means as an annual fitter and turner salary, the standard approach is to multiply by the hours you work each week and then by 52 weeks. Most full-time roles in Australia are based on a 38-hour week, so we use that as the default. The formula is:

Annual gross pay ≈ hourly rate × 38 hours × 52 weeks

For example, if your base rate is $35 per hour:

Weekly pay: $35 × 38 = $1,330
Fortnightly pay: $1,330 × 2 = $2,660
Annual gross: $35 × 38 × 52 = $69,160

This calculation assumes you work the same hours every week with no unpaid overtime, no penalty rates, and no allowances. It is a starting point for understanding your fitter and turner salary in annual terms.

Award rates versus the National Minimum Wage

The National Minimum Wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, or $1,004.90 per week for 38 hours. However, most fitters and turners are covered by a modern award, such as the Manufacturing Award or another relevant award, which sets higher minimum rates. The Fair Work Commission publishes the Modern Awards Pay Database with detailed classification rates, and the Fair Work Ombudsman provides pay guides for each award. Always check the specific award that applies to your job to find the correct minimum fitter and turner salary.

Casual loading and superannuation

If you are a casual employee, your base hourly rate attracts a 25% casual loading. That means your actual hourly pay is the base rate plus 25%. When using our timesheet, you can tick a checkbox to add the 25% loading on top of the base rate you enter. Never enter a rate that already includes casual loading.

Superannuation is paid on top of your ordinary earnings at 12% (the super guarantee rate for 2026–27). It is not part of your salary; it is an extra contribution your employer makes. For a fitter and turner salary of $69,160, the super contribution would be about $8,299 (12% of $69,160), but only up to the maximum contribution base of $270,830. Super is not included in the annual gross figure we calculate.

Tax and take-home pay

Once you have your annual gross fitter and turner salary, you can estimate your tax using the 2026–27 resident tax rates:

$0 – $18,200: nil
$18,201 – $45,000: 15% of excess over $18,200
$45,001 – $135,000: $4,020 plus 30% of excess over $45,000
$135,001 – $190,000: $31,020 plus 37% of excess over $135,000
$190,001+: $51,370 plus 45% of excess over $190,000

Plus the Medicare levy of 2% (using the 2025–26 single reduction thresholds as the 2026–27 thresholds are not confirmed here). For a $69,160 gross salary, tax would be approximately $11,268 plus Medicare $1,383, leaving about $56,509 take-home. Use our take-home pay tool for a more precise estimate.

Fortnightly and weekly comparisons

Many employers pay fortnightly. Your fortnightly pay is simply your weekly pay multiplied by two. For the $35/hour example, fortnightly gross is $2,660. This can help you budget. The pay guides from the Fair Work Ombudsman list weekly and fortnightly rates for each award classification.

Using the timesheet and reference tables

Our timesheet lets you enter your base hourly rate and see the annual, weekly, and fortnightly amounts instantly. The reference tables contain the National Minimum Wage, ABS Average Weekly Earnings (full-time adult ordinary time $2,083.70 per week as of May 2026), and other benchmarks. These can help you compare your fitter and turner salary with industry averages.

Important disclaimers

The annual pay figure here is an estimate. It assumes the same rate every week, no unpaid overtime, no penalty rates, no allowances, and no salary sacrifice. Super is estimated at 12% of ordinary earnings only, paid on top, and stops at the $270,830 maximum contribution base. Tax uses the 2026–27 resident scale with the full tax-free threshold. Medicare uses the 2025–26 single reduction thresholds because the 2026–27 reduction thresholds were not confirmed here. HELP, the Medicare levy surcharge, and salary packaging are not deducted. This is an estimate, not a determination of your pay or tax.

Always check the specific modern award that applies to your role. The Fair Work Commission's Modern Awards Pay Database and the Fair Work Ombudsman's pay guides are the authoritative sources for minimum rates. For a fitter and turner salary, the relevant award will set the correct classification and pay level.