How do I calculate my annual salary from my hourly rate?

Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then multiply by 52. For a standard 38-hour week, annual = hourly × 38 × 52. For example, $30 per hour gives $30 × 38 × 52 = $59,280 per year.

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

Casual loading is an additional 25% paid on top of the base hourly rate to compensate for lack of paid leave. For example, a $26.44 base rate becomes $33.05 per hour. Our calculator has a checkbox to include this.

How is tax calculated on my annual salary?

Tax is calculated using the 2026–27 resident tax rates: nil up to $18,200, 15% from $18,201 to $45,000, 30% from $45,001 to $135,000, 37% to $190,000, and 45% above that. Medicare levy of 2% also applies. Our calculator provides an estimate.

Hourly Salary Calculator: Convert Your Hourly Rate to Annual Pay in Australia

Based on a 38-hour week, the National Minimum Wage of $26.44 per hour equates to about $52,260 per year before tax and super.

How to Use an Hourly Salary Calculator in Australia

Whether you're negotiating a salary offer or checking your current pay, an hourly salary calculator helps you see the big picture. By entering your hourly rate, you can quickly estimate your annual, fortnightly, and weekly earnings, along with tax and superannuation. This guide explains how the conversion works and what factors to consider.

The Basic Formula

The standard formula to convert an hourly rate to an annual salary is:

Annual gross pay = hourly rate × hours per week × 52

Most full-time employees in Australia work a 38-hour week, as defined by the Fair Work Ombudsman. If you work a different number of hours, simply replace 38 with your usual weekly hours. For example, if you work 20 hours per week at $30 per hour, your annual pay would be $30 × 20 × 52 = $31,200.

For part-time workers, the same formula applies – just use your actual weekly hours. For example, a part-time worker on $35 per hour working 25 hours per week earns $35 × 25 × 52 = $45,500 per year.

Our hourly conversion page provides more details on this calculation.

Including Casual Loading

If you are a casual employee, you are entitled to a 25% casual loading on top of your base rate. This loading compensates for not receiving paid sick leave or annual leave. The National Minimum Wage for casuals from 1 July 2026 is $33.05 per hour (base $26.44 plus 25% loading). When using the casual loading feature on our calculator, simply tick the checkbox – do not enter a rate that already includes loading.

Weekly and Fortnightly Pay

Knowing your weekly or fortnightly pay is useful for budgeting. To find your weekly pay, multiply your hourly rate by your weekly hours. For a full-time worker on the minimum wage:

Weekly: $26.44 × 38 = $1,004.72
Fortnightly: $1,004.72 × 2 = $2,009.44

Many employers pay fortnightly, so doubling your weekly amount gives you a clear picture of each pay cycle. Our calculator displays these figures automatically.

Tax and Medicare

Tax is deducted from your pay according to the 2026–27 resident tax rates set by the Australian Taxation Office:

$0 – $18,200: nil
$18,201 – $45,000: 15%
$45,001 – $135,000: 30%
$135,001 – $190,000: 37%
Over $190,000: 45%

In addition, most residents pay a Medicare levy of 2% of taxable income. For example, on an annual salary of $52,261 (minimum wage, 38 hours), the estimated tax would be around $6,198 and Medicare $1,045, leaving a take-home pay of about $45,018. Note that this estimate uses the 2025–26 Medicare reduction thresholds as the 2026–27 thresholds were not confirmed at the time of this guide. See our take-home pay page for more.

Superannuation

Employers must pay superannuation guarantee contributions of 12% on your ordinary earnings, on top of your salary. This is not deducted from your pay – it is an additional contribution. For the minimum wage example, the employer would add $6,271 per year to your super fund, up to the maximum contribution base of $270,830. Our calculator includes this estimate.

Differences in Ordinary-Time Earnings Across States

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports Average Weekly Earnings for full-time adult ordinary time as $2,083.7 per week nationally (May 2026). However, this is an average across all industries and states, not a median for any specific job. State averages can differ significantly – for instance, ordinary-time earnings in New South Wales tend to be higher than in Tasmania. For a precise comparison, refer to the ABS data or industry-specific awards. Our average pay page discusses these averages in more detail.

Award Rates and the National Minimum Wage

The National Minimum Wage is set by the Fair Work Commission and applies to employees not covered by an award or enterprise agreement. From 1 July 2026, it is $26.44 per hour ($1,004.90 per week for 38 hours). Many workers are covered by industry or occupation awards, which often have higher minimum rates. Check your award on the Fair Work Ombudsman website or use our minimum wage reference.

Comparing Job Offers

When comparing a salary offer to an hourly rate, use the calculator to convert both to annual figures. Remember to factor in casual loading if applicable, and consider super contributions – a salary package may quote 'total package' including super, while hourly rates are usually exclusive of super. The calculator helps you make an apples-to-apples comparison.

Using the Hourly Salary Calculator

Our timesheet (home page) is the main tool. Enter your base hourly rate, and if you are a casual, tick the casual loading checkbox. The calculator will show your annual, weekly, fortnightly, and monthly gross pay, along with estimated tax, Medicare, and super. Remember that this 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.

For more detailed information, explore our pay guides and reference tables.