Australia Salary to Hourly Calculator
Convert your annual salary to an hourly rate and see gross and net hourly breakdowns for Australian employees in 2026-27.
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Standard full-time is 38 hours
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Convert an Australian annual salary to equivalent hourly rate for 2025-26. Shows gross hourly rate and net (after-tax) hourly equivalent based on 38-hour standard work week (1,976 hours per year). Useful for comparing salaried roles with hourly positions or contractor rates.
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.
Formula
Divide your annual salary by the total working hours in a year to get your hourly equivalent. Standard full-time is 38 hours x 52 weeks = 1,976 hours.
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How many working hours in an Australian year?
38 hours/week x 52 weeks = 1,976 hours. This includes 4 weeks annual leave and public holidays since salaried employees are paid for these.
What is A$70,000 salary as an hourly rate?
A$70,000 / 1,976 hours = A$35.42 gross per hour. After tax and Medicare levy, net hourly equivalent is approximately A$28.40.
Should I compare gross or net hourly rates?
Compare gross rates when evaluating job offers. Compare net rates when budgeting take-home pay. If comparing salaried vs contractor roles, remember contractors must pay their own super and have no paid leave.
Does this include super?
No. The hourly rate shown is based on your base salary. Your employer pays 12% super separately on top. A A$70,000 salary has a total package value of A$78,400 including super.
How do I compare a salaried role to a contract rate?
Add roughly 30-40% to the equivalent hourly rate to compare fairly. A A$35/hr salaried role (with super, leave, sick pay) is comparable to about A$45-50/hr as a contractor who covers their own super, insurance, and unpaid leave.
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