Gross to Net Hourly Calculator
Convert a gross Australian hourly rate into an estimated net hourly rate after income tax and the Medicare levy are taken into account.
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Calculation breakdown
- Annualise
- Annual gross income = gross hourly rate × weekly hours × weeks worked
- Net hourly rate
- Net hourly rate = (annual gross income − tax) ÷ total annual hours
Worked example
A $45 gross hourly rate over 38 hours a week for 48 weeks gives $82,080 a year; after tax and Medicare levy of about $18,096, the net hourly rate is around $34.75.
Assumptions
- Assumes resident tax rates with the tax-free threshold claimed at a single employer.
- Excludes superannuation, which is separate from take-home pay.
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How this calculator works
Enter your gross hourly rate along with your usual weekly hours and weeks worked per year to estimate your net (after-tax) hourly rate, using resident tax brackets and the Medicare levy imported from the site's central rates configuration.
Rates sourced from the Australian Taxation Office for the 2026–27 financial year. Last reviewed 01/07/2026.
Frequently asked questions
How is annual income estimated from an hourly rate?
Annual income is your hourly rate multiplied by weekly hours and the weeks you expect to work in the year.
Does this include superannuation?
No, this shows income tax and Medicare levy impacts only; superannuation is calculated separately as it is not part of take-home pay.
Why might my actual net rate differ slightly?
Actual payroll withholding uses ATO schedules that round slightly differently to this bracket-based annual estimate.
Rates and thresholds are configured for the 2026–27 Australian financial year and should be reviewed when government settings change.
Actual entitlements can depend on your award, enterprise agreement, contract, employment status and individual circumstances.