What is the average hypnotherapist salary in Australia?

There is no specific published average for hypnotherapists from the Australian Bureau of Statistics or Fair Work Ombudsman. If you are an employee not covered by an award or agreement, the National Minimum Wage of $26.44 per hour (from 1 July 2026) applies. Some hypnotherapists may be covered by the Health Professionals and Support Services Award or another award, which could set higher minimum rates. Use the [pay guides](/blog) to check your award.

Do hypnotherapists get casual loading?

If you are employed as a casual hypnotherapist and not covered by an award or agreement, you are entitled to a 25% casual loading on top of the National Minimum Wage. That means your minimum hourly rate would be $33.05 per hour. Casual loading compensates for not receiving paid leave. See [casual loading](/topics/casual-loading) for more details.

Is superannuation included in the hourly rate for hypnotherapists?

No, superannuation is paid on top of your ordinary earnings. The super guarantee rate is 12% of your ordinary time earnings, up to the maximum contribution base of $270,830 per year. For example, if your hourly rate is $26.44, your employer must pay an additional 12% super, which is not deducted from your pay. Learn more at [super and packaging](/topics/super-and-packaging).

Hypnotherapist Salary Australia: How to Calculate Your Pay with Casual Loading and Super

For a hypnotherapist earning the National Minimum Wage of $26.44 per hour, working 38 hours per week, the annual salary is approximately $52,260 before tax and super.

Understanding the hypnotherapist salary in Australia

If you are a hypnotherapist working in Australia, your pay depends on your employment type and any applicable award or agreement. The Fair Work Ombudsman explains that all employees must be paid at least the National Minimum Wage unless a higher rate is set by an award or enterprise agreement. For hypnotherapists, there is no specific award classification, so the default is the National Minimum Wage unless your employer is covered by an award like the Health Professionals and Support Services Award [MA000027]. You can check your award using the pay guides on the Fair Work Ombudsman website.

How to calculate annual pay from an hourly rate

To estimate your annual salary as a hypnotherapist, use the formula: hourly rate × hours per week × 52. This assumes you work the same number of hours every week with no unpaid overtime, penalty rates, or allowances. For a full-time employee, the standard is 38 hours per week, as set by the Fair Work Commission. For example, at the National Minimum Wage of $26.44 per hour (from 1 July 2026), the calculation is:

$26.44 × 38 hours × 52 weeks = $52,259.84 per year (rounded to $52,260).

If you are paid fortnightly, multiply your weekly pay by 2. Weekly pay at this rate is $1,004.90, so fortnightly pay is $2,009.80 before tax. This helps with budgeting if you are paid every two weeks.

National Minimum Wage and award rates

The Fair Work Commission sets the National Minimum Wage each year. From 1 July 2026, it is $26.44 per hour or $1,004.90 per week for 38 hours. This applies to award/agreement-free adult employees. If you are covered by an award, your minimum rate may be higher. For example, the Health Professionals and Support Services Award has classification levels that could pay more. Always check the minimum wage page for the latest rates.

Casual loading and superannuation

Casual employees receive a 25% loading on top of the base rate because they do not get paid leave. For the National Minimum Wage, the casual rate is $33.05 per hour ($26.44 × 1.25). If you are a casual hypnotherapist, your employer must pay this loading. Do not enter a rate that already includes casual loading into the timesheet; instead, enter the base rate and use the checkbox to add 25% loading. See casual loading for more.

Superannuation is paid on top of your ordinary earnings. The super guarantee rate is 12% of your ordinary time earnings, up to the maximum contribution base of $270,830 per year. For a full-time hypnotherapist on the National Minimum Wage, the employer pays an additional $6,271.18 per year in super (12% of $52,260). This is not deducted from your pay. Learn about super and packaging to understand how salary sacrifice affects your take-home pay.

Tax considerations for hypnotherapists

Your annual gross pay is subject to Australian resident tax rates for 2026–27. The tax-free threshold is $18,200. Income between $18,201 and $45,000 is taxed at 15%, then 30% up to $135,000, 37% up to $190,000, and 45% above that. The Medicare levy is generally 2% of taxable income. For a hypnotherapist earning $52,260, the estimated tax (including Medicare) would be approximately $7,317, leaving a take-home pay of about $44,943 per year. Use the take-home pay calculator for a personalised estimate.

Fortnightly pay and budgeting

If you are paid fortnightly, your gross pay is your weekly pay multiplied by 2. For the National Minimum Wage, that is $2,009.80 per fortnight. After tax and Medicare, your net fortnightly pay would be around $1,728. This can help you plan expenses. Remember that super is not included in your take-home pay.

Using the timesheet to calculate your hypnotherapist salary

The timesheet on this site lets you enter your base hourly rate and choose whether to add casual loading. It then calculates annual gross pay, super, and estimated tax. Always enter your base rate without casual loading. The tool assumes a 38-hour week unless you change the hours. It uses the latest National Minimum Wage, tax rates, and super guarantee. This gives you a quick estimate of your hypnotherapist salary in Australia.

Important disclaimer

Annual pay here is hourly rate × hours per week × 52. 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 is 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.

For accurate pay rates, refer to the Fair Work Ombudsman's Pay Calculator and the Fair Work Commission's National Minimum Wage Order. Always check your award or agreement.