How do I calculate annual salary from my hourly rate?

Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work each week, then by 52 weeks. For a standard full-time role of 38 hours per week, the formula is: hourly rate × 38 × 52. This gives your gross annual pay before tax and super. For example, at the National Minimum Wage of $26.44 per hour, annual gross pay is $26.44 × 38 × 52 = $52,261.44.

What is the National Minimum Wage in Australia?

From 1 July 2026, the National Minimum Wage set by the Fair Work Commission is $26.44 per hour, or $1,004.90 per week for a 38-hour week. Casual employees receive a 25% loading, making it $33.05 per hour. Award rates may be higher depending on your industry and role.

How is superannuation calculated on my pay?

Superannuation is paid on top of your ordinary earnings at a rate of 12% (from 1 July 2026). It is not deducted from your pay. For example, if your annual gross salary is $80,000, your employer contributes an additional $9,600 to your super fund, up to the maximum contribution base of $270,830 per year.

Average Salary Aus: How to Convert Your Hourly Rate to Annual Pay with a 38-Hour Week

Based on a 38-hour week and 52 weeks per year, your annual gross pay is your hourly rate multiplied by 1,976 hours.

Understanding Your Average Salary Aus

When you have an hourly rate or a salary offer, converting it to an annual figure helps you compare jobs and plan your finances. The standard method in Australia uses a 38-hour week and a 52-week year. This article explains the calculation, including tax, superannuation, and the difference between minimum wages and average earnings.

The Basic Formula

Annual gross pay = hourly rate × hours per week × 52. For a full-time employee working 38 hours each week, this becomes hourly rate × 38 × 52 = hourly rate × 1,976. If you work a different number of hours, adjust accordingly. For example, a part-time worker on 20 hours per week would use 20 instead of 38.

To see your fortnightly pay, multiply your weekly pay by two. Weekly pay is hourly rate × hours per week. So fortnightly pay = (hourly rate × hours per week) × 2. This is useful for budgeting if you are paid fortnightly.

National Minimum Wage and Award Rates

The Fair Work Commission sets the National Minimum Wage, which from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour for a 38-hour week. That equals $1,004.90 per week or $52,261.44 per year. Casual employees receive a 25% loading, making their minimum $33.05 per hour. However, most industries have award rates that are higher than the minimum. Check your specific award on the pay guides page or use the reference tables for industry averages.

It is important to note that the figures above are minimums, not medians. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports Average Weekly Earnings for full-time adult ordinary time as $2,083.70 per week (May 2026). That is an average across all industries and states, not the median for a specific job. For all employees (including part-time), total earnings average $1,579.20 per week. These averages help you understand the broader market but do not replace a job-specific median.

Casual Loading and Superannuation

If you are a casual employee, your hourly rate typically includes a 25% loading to compensate for lack of paid leave. When using the timesheet, you can enter your base hourly rate and check the box to add 25% casual loading on top. Do not enter a rate that already includes casual loading.

Superannuation is paid on top of your ordinary earnings. From 1 July 2026, the super guarantee is 12% of your gross pay, up to the maximum contribution base of $270,830 per year. For example, if your annual salary is $80,000, your employer contributes $9,600 to your super fund. This is not deducted from your pay; it is additional. See super and packaging for more details.

Tax and Take-Home Pay

Your annual gross pay is subject to income tax and the Medicare levy. For the 2026–27 financial year, the resident tax rates are:

Nil on the first $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

Plus a Medicare levy of generally 2% of your taxable income. The tax-free threshold is included. For an estimate of your after-tax pay, use the take-home pay calculator. Note that HELP repayments, the Medicare levy surcharge, and salary packaging are not included in this estimate.

Using the Timesheet

The timesheet on this site lets you enter your base hourly rate and see your annual, weekly, fortnightly, and monthly pay. You can also add casual loading and see estimated tax and super. Remember that the annual pay shown is your hourly rate × hours per week × 52, assuming the same rate every week with no unpaid overtime, penalty rates, or allowances.

Important Distinctions

National Minimum Wage is the legal floor set by the Fair Work Commission.
Award rates are industry-specific minimums that may be higher.
Casual loading is an additional 25% on top of the base rate.
Superannuation is paid on top of your ordinary earnings, not deducted.
Average earnings from the ABS are averages across all jobs, not medians for a specific role.

For a deeper dive into how your pay compares, visit the average pay page or learn about hourly conversion. If you are a casual worker, the casual loading guide explains your entitlements.

Disclaimer

Annual pay here is hourly rate × hours per week × 52. It assumes the same rate every week, no unpaid overtime, no penalty rates, no allowances, and no salary sacrifice. Super is estimated at 12% of ordinary earnings only, paid on top, and stops at the $270,830 maximum contribution base. Tax is the 2026–27 resident scale with the full tax-free threshold. Medicare uses the 2025–26 single reduction thresholds because the 2026–27 reduction thresholds were not confirmed here. HELP, the Medicare levy surcharge, and salary packaging are not deducted. This is an estimate, not a determination of your pay or tax.