What is casual loading and how does it affect my marketing coordinator salary?

Casual loading is an extra 25% paid on top of the base hourly rate to compensate for not receiving paid leave. If you are a casual marketing coordinator, your hourly rate would be the base rate multiplied by 1.25. For example, if the base rate is $35.00 per hour, the casual rate would be $43.75 per hour. This loading is separate from superannuation, which is paid on top of the total ordinary earnings.

How is superannuation calculated on a marketing coordinator salary?

Superannuation is paid by your employer on top of your ordinary earnings at the current super guarantee rate of 12%. For a marketing coordinator earning $70,000 per year, the super contribution would be $8,400 per year, bringing the total cost to the employer to $78,400. Super is not deducted from your salary; it is an additional payment into a super fund. The maximum earnings subject to super is $270,830 per year.

How do I convert a marketing coordinator salary to an hourly rate?

To convert an annual salary to an hourly rate, divide the annual salary by 52 weeks, then divide by the number of hours worked per week. For a standard full-time role of 38 hours per week, the formula is: hourly rate = annual salary ÷ 52 ÷ 38. For example, a $70,000 salary gives $70,000 ÷ 52 ÷ 38 = $35.43 per hour. If you are casual, add 25% casual loading to this base rate.

Marketing Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rates, Casual Loading and Super

A marketing coordinator salary typically ranges from $65,000 to $80,000 per year, which equates to $32.90 to $40.50 per hour based on a 38-hour week.

Understanding the Marketing Coordinator Salary

If you're looking at a marketing coordinator salary, you're likely seeing figures between $65,000 and $80,000 per year, according to the Ampersand Salary Guide 2025. However, that guide is a recruiter survey, not an official award or minimum wage. For the most authoritative rates, always check the Fair Work Commission or the Fair Work Ombudsman. The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, or $1,004.90 per week for 38 hours. A marketing coordinator salary is usually above that, but the exact figure depends on your award, experience, and location.

Converting a Marketing Coordinator Salary to an Hourly Rate

To work out your hourly rate from an annual salary, use the formula: hourly rate = annual salary ÷ 52 weeks ÷ hours per week. We assume a standard 38-hour full-time week. For example:

$65,000 per year → $65,000 ÷ 52 ÷ 38 = $32.90 per hour
$75,000 per year → $75,000 ÷ 52 ÷ 38 = $37.95 per hour
$80,000 per year → $80,000 ÷ 52 ÷ 38 = $40.50 per hour

If you work fewer hours, your hourly rate will be higher, but the 38-hour week is the standard used by the Fair Work Commission.

Casual Loading and Your Marketing Coordinator Salary

If you work as a casual marketing coordinator, you are entitled to a 25% casual loading on top of the base hourly rate. This is set by the Fair Work Act and applies to award/agreement-free employees. For example, if your base rate is $35.00 per hour, the casual rate becomes $43.75 per hour. The casual loading page explains this in more detail. Remember: never type a rate that already includes casual loading into the timesheet; use the base rate and check the casual loading box.

Superannuation Is Paid on Top

Your employer must pay superannuation at 12% of your ordinary earnings, on top of your salary. For a marketing coordinator earning $70,000 per year, that's an extra $8,400 per year into your super fund. The super guarantee applies up to the maximum contribution base of $270,830 per year. This is not deducted from your pay; it's an additional cost for the employer. See super and packaging for more details.

Fortnightly and Weekly Pay

If you are paid fortnightly, your gross pay is your weekly rate multiplied by two. For a $70,000 salary, weekly pay is $1,346.15 (70,000 ÷ 52), so fortnightly is $2,692.30. The the timesheet can help you calculate take-home pay after tax and Medicare.

Tax on Your Marketing Coordinator Salary

For the 2026–27 financial year, the Australian Tax Office tax rates are:

Nil on the first $18,200
15% on income from $18,201 to $45,000
30% on income from $45,001 to $135,000
37% on income from $135,001 to $190,000
45% on income over $190,000

Plus a Medicare levy of 2% (with reductions for low-income earners). A marketing coordinator earning $75,000 would pay approximately $13,167 in tax and $1,500 in Medicare levy, leaving a take-home pay of about $60,333 per year. Use the take-home pay guide for a detailed estimate.

Award Rates vs Market Salary

The marketing coordinator role may be covered by the Professional Employees Award or the Clerks Award, depending on duties. Award rates are minimums; your actual marketing coordinator salary may be higher. Check the Fair Work Commission's pay guides or reference tables for the latest award rates. The national minimum wage is the floor, but most marketing coordinators earn above it.

Using the Timesheet Calculator

Our the timesheet lets you enter your base hourly rate and toggle casual loading. It calculates annual, weekly, fortnightly, and monthly figures, plus estimated tax and super. For a marketing coordinator salary, enter your hourly rate (e.g., $35.00) and select 38 hours per week. The tool will show you the full picture.

Summary

A marketing coordinator salary of $65,000 to $80,000 per year translates to $32.90 to $40.50 per hour for a 38-hour week. If you are casual, add 25% loading. Super is 12% on top. Always verify your rate against the relevant award or the national minimum wage. For more conversions, see the hourly conversion page.