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

Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work each week, then multiply by 52 weeks. For a standard full-time role, that's hourly × 38 × 52. For example, $30 per hour gives $30 × 38 × 52 = $59,280 per year. If you work part-time or casual, use your actual weekly hours. This gives your gross annual pay before tax and super.

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

Casual loading is an extra 25% paid on top of the base hourly rate to compensate for not receiving paid leave. From 1 July 2026, the national minimum wage for casuals is $33.05 per hour (base $26.44 plus 25%). If you're a casual employee, your hourly rate should already include this loading. When using our calculator, tick the casual loading checkbox to add 25% to the base rate you enter.

How much tax and super will I pay on my earnings?

For 2026–27, resident tax rates are: nil up to $18,200, 15% from $18,201 to $45,000, 30% to $135,000, 37% to $190,000, and 45% above that. Most people also pay a 2% Medicare levy. Superannuation is 12% of your ordinary earnings, paid on top by your employer, up to a maximum contribution base of $270,830. Use our take-home pay guide for a detailed estimate.

What's my salary? Convert your hourly rate to annual pay in Australia

For a full-time employee working 38 hours per week, your annual gross salary is your hourly rate multiplied by 38 hours then by 52 weeks.

What's my salary? Understanding your annual pay from an hourly rate

If you're paid by the hour and wondering "what's my salary?", the answer is straightforward: multiply your hourly rate by the hours you work each week, then by 52 weeks in a year. For most full-time employees in Australia, the standard week is 38 hours. That means your annual gross pay is roughly:

hourly rate × 38 hours × 52 weeks

This formula gives you a quick estimate, but there are important details about minimum wages, casual loading, tax, and superannuation that can change the final figure. Let's break it down.

The basic conversion: hourly to annual

To find your annual salary from an hourly rate, use this calculation:

Full-time (38 hours/week): hourly rate × 38 × 52
Part-time: hourly rate × actual weekly hours × 52
Casual: hourly rate (including 25% loading) × average weekly hours × 52

For example, if you earn $30 per hour and work 38 hours each week, your annual gross pay is $30 × 38 × 52 = $59,280. If you work 20 hours per week, it's $30 × 20 × 52 = $31,200.

You can also work out your fortnightly pay: just double your weekly pay. For a 38-hour week at $30 per hour, weekly pay is $1,140, so fortnightly is $2,280.

National Minimum Wage and award rates

The Fair Work Commission sets the minimum wage each year. From 1 July 2026, the national minimum wage is $26.44 per hour, or $1,004.90 per week for 38 hours. This is the base rate for adult employees not covered by an award or agreement.

Most employees, however, are covered by an award that sets higher minimum rates for their industry or role. For example, the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS) has specific pay rates that may be higher than the national minimum. The Fair Work Ombudsman provides pay guides for each award, which include minimum pay rates, allowances, and penalty rates. Always check the correct award for your job.

Casual loading: what it means for your pay

Casual employees receive a 25% loading on top of the base rate to compensate for not getting paid leave (such as annual leave or sick leave). The national minimum wage for casuals is therefore $33.05 per hour ($26.44 + 25%). When using our hourly conversion tool, you enter your base hourly rate and tick the casual loading checkbox to add the 25% on top. Never enter a rate that already includes casual loading.

Tax and superannuation

Your annual gross pay is not what you take home. The Australian Taxation Office applies progressive tax rates for residents in 2026–27:

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

Most people also pay a 2% Medicare levy. Use our take-home pay guide for a detailed estimate after tax and Medicare.

Superannuation is paid by your employer on top of your salary. From 1 July 2026, the super guarantee rate is 12% of your ordinary earnings, up to a maximum contribution base of $270,830. This means if your annual gross is $60,000, your employer must contribute an extra $7,200 into your super fund. Super is not deducted from your pay; it's additional.

Average earnings in Australia

For context, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported in May 2026 that full-time adult average weekly ordinary time earnings were $2,083.70 per week. That's about $108,352 per year for a 38-hour week. All employees (including part-time) averaged $1,579.20 per week, or about $82,118 annually. These figures include overtime and bonuses, so your own pay may differ.

Important things to remember

The conversion assumes you work the same hours every week with no unpaid overtime, penalty rates, or allowances.
If you have a salary package, your annual pay may be different from the hourly rate multiplied by hours.
Super is paid on top, not included in your hourly rate.
Tax estimates are for residents claiming the full tax-free threshold. HELP loans, Medicare levy surcharge, and salary sacrifice are not included.

For a quick calculation, use the timesheet to enter your hourly rate and see your annual, monthly, fortnightly, and weekly pay. You can also check award-specific rates using our reference tables.

Summary

When you ask "what's my salary?", start with your hourly rate, multiply by your weekly hours (usually 38), then by 52. That's your gross annual pay. Then consider tax, Medicare, and super to understand your total compensation. Always check the relevant award or agreement, as minimum rates may be higher than the national minimum wage.