Hourly Rate After Tax Calculator
Convert an hourly pay rate into an after-tax hourly rate by estimating annual income tax and the Medicare levy across a standard working year.
Your results
Calculation breakdown
- Annual income
- Annual income = hourly rate × weekly hours × weeks worked
- After-tax hourly rate
- After-tax hourly rate = (annual income − tax) ÷ total annual hours
Worked example
At $40 an hour for 38 hours a week over 48 weeks, annual income is $72,960; after tax and the Medicare levy of about $13,867, the effective after-tax hourly rate is around $32.40.
Assumptions
- Assumes a single employer claiming the tax-free threshold.
- Excludes superannuation guarantee and other on-costs.
Sources
How this calculator works
Enter your hourly rate and usual weekly hours to annualise your income, then this calculator applies resident tax brackets and the Medicare levy to estimate your after-tax hourly rate. This helps compare job offers or casual rates on a like-for-like net basis.
Rates sourced from the Australian Taxation Office for the 2026–27 financial year. Last reviewed 14/08/2026.
Frequently asked questions
How are annual hours calculated?
Weekly hours are multiplied by the weeks worked per year you enter, so you can adjust for unpaid leave or part-year work.
Does this include superannuation?
No, this focuses on income tax and the Medicare levy only; superannuation guarantee is calculated in dedicated super calculators.
Can I use this for casual loading rates?
Yes, enter your full loaded hourly rate including casual loading to see its after-tax equivalent.
Editorial review and responsibility
Reviewed by the CalcAussie editorial team on 21 September 2026. Review scope: Method, Australian terminology, material assumptions, source links and user-facing limitations.
Calculator results remain estimates based on the figures entered. Check material decisions against current official information and report a suspected error so it can be reproduced and corrected.
Rates and thresholds are configured for the 2026–27 Australian financial year and should be reviewed when government settings change.