Australia Bonus Tax Calculator
Calculate how much tax you will pay on a bonus in Australia using the marginal tax method for 2025-26.
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Calculate tax on bonus payments using the marginal method (Schedule 5, Method B). Bonus tax is the difference between total tax with and without the bonus.
Disclaimer: This calculator uses publicly available rules effective as of Jul 1, 2025 (version 1.0). Results are for informational purposes only. Always verify with official sources or a qualified professional. Last reviewed: Mar 1, 2026.
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The ATO taxes bonuses at your marginal rate. The tax on a bonus is the difference between your total tax with the bonus and your tax without it.
Australia FAQs
Are bonuses taxed more?
Bonuses are taxed at your marginal rate, which may feel higher because the full bonus sits in your top bracket.
Can I salary sacrifice a bonus?
Some employers allow this. Super contributions from salary sacrifice are taxed at only 15%.
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