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 full-time week of 38 hours, the formula is: hourly rate × 38 × 52. This gives your gross annual pay before tax and super. Your fortnightly pay is roughly twice your weekly pay.

What is the National Minimum Wage in Australia?

From 1 July 2026, the National Minimum Wage is $26.44 per hour, or $1004.90 per week for a 38-hour week. Casual employees receive an additional 25% loading, making the casual minimum $33.05 per hour. Many awards, including the Nurses Award, set higher minimum rates.

Does super guarantee apply to my hourly rate?

Yes, super guarantee is 12% of your ordinary time earnings and is paid on top of your hourly rate. It is not deducted from your pay. The maximum contribution base for super in 2026–27 is $270,830. Your employer must pay super on top of your gross wages.

What Is the Salary of Nurse in Australia per Hour? Understanding Hourly to Annual Pay

Assuming a 38-hour week, the annual gross pay is the hourly rate multiplied by 38 then by 52; super is paid on top at 12%.

Converting Your Hourly Rate to Annual Pay

If you are a nurse or any employee paid by the hour, you may want to know your annual equivalent. The standard formula is: hourly rate × hours per week × 52. This gives your gross annual salary before tax and super. For a full-time employee working 38 hours per week, the calculation becomes: hourly rate × 38 × 52.

For example, if your hourly rate is $40, your annual gross would be $40 × 38 × 52 = $79,040. Your weekly pay would be $40 × 38 = $1,520, and your fortnightly pay would be $1,520 × 2 = $3,040. Remember, this assumes you work the same hours every week with no unpaid overtime, penalty rates, or allowances.

The Salary of Nurse in Australia per Hour

When searching for the salary of nurse in australia per hour, it is important to understand that no single figure applies to all nurses. Pay depends on your classification under the Nurses Award 2020, your experience, and whether you work in the public or private sector. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that full-time adult ordinary time earnings across all industries average $2,083.70 per week (May 2026), but this is an average for all employees, not a median for nurses. To get a personalised estimate, use the timesheet, where you can enter your base hourly rate and choose to add 25% casual loading if applicable.

National Minimum Wage vs Award Rates

The Fair Work Commission sets the National Minimum Wage, which from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour for permanent employees. Casual employees receive a 25% loading, making the casual minimum $33.05 per hour. However, most nurses are covered by the Nurses Award, which has higher minimum rates. For example, a Registered Nurse Level 1 may earn well above the minimum. Always check your award or enterprise agreement for your correct rate. You can find pay guides on our pay guides page.

Casual Loading and Super

If you work casually, your hourly rate should include the 25% casual loading. On the timesheet, there is a checkbox to add 25% casual loading on top of your base rate. Never enter a rate that already includes casual loading – the calculator will add it for you. Super guarantee is 12% of your ordinary earnings and is paid on top of your gross pay. It does not reduce your take-home pay. The maximum super contribution base for 2026–27 is $270,830. For more details, see our super and packaging page.

Tax and Take-Home Pay

Your annual gross pay is subject to income tax and the Medicare levy. For 2026–27, the resident tax rates are:

Nil on income up to $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 above $190,000

Medicare levy is generally 2% of your taxable income. The reduction thresholds used here are based on 2025–26 single figures because the 2026–27 thresholds were not confirmed at the time of calculation. Use our take-home pay tool for a more detailed estimate. Note that HELP repayments, Medicare levy surcharge, and salary packaging are not included in this simple estimate.

Using the Timesheet Calculator

The the timesheet, our home page, is designed for quick conversions. Enter your base hourly rate, select whether you are casual (the checkbox adds 25% loading), and the calculator shows your weekly, fortnightly, and annual gross pay. It also estimates super and tax based on the assumptions above. Remember that this is an estimate only – your actual pay may differ due to overtime, penalties, allowances, or salary sacrifice.

Important Assumptions

This calculator assumes:

The same rate every week
No unpaid overtime
No penalty rates or allowances
No salary sacrifice
Super at 12% of ordinary earnings, capped at the maximum contribution base
Tax using the 2026–27 resident scale with full tax-free threshold
Medicare levy at 2% using 2025–26 single reduction thresholds

For award-specific information, refer to the Fair Work Ombudsman or your employer. Our reference tables provide additional data on minimum wages and average earnings. If you need to understand how your hourly rate compares to industry averages, see our average pay page. For more on casual loading, visit casual loading. And if you want to convert a salary to an hourly rate, check hourly conversion. Finally, for job-specific pay information, see job pay.