What is the average data analyst salary in Melbourne?

The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports full-time adult average weekly ordinary earnings of $2,083.70 (May 2026). For a 38-hour week that equates to roughly $54.83 per hour. However, data analyst salaries vary by experience, industry, and location. Use the hourly conversion formula: annual gross = hourly rate × hours per week × 52. For a Melbourne data analyst earning $50 per hour, annual gross would be $50 × 38 × 52 = $98,800 before tax and super.

How does casual loading affect a data analyst's pay?

Casual employees are entitled to a 25% loading on top of the base hourly rate under most awards. For example, if the base rate is $30 per hour, the casual rate becomes $37.50 per hour. The timesheet calculator includes a checkbox to add 25% casual loading. Do not enter a rate that already includes loading; the tool adds it automatically. Casual loading compensates for lack of paid leave and other entitlements.

What tax and super should a data analyst in Melbourne expect?

For 2026–27, resident tax rates are: nil up to $18,200, 15% from $18,201 to $45,000, 30% to $135,000, 37% to $190,000, 45% above. Medicare levy is generally 2%. Super guarantee is 12% of ordinary earnings, paid on top by your employer, up to the maximum contribution base of $270,830. For example, on a $100,000 salary, super adds $12,000 per year. Use the [take-home pay](/topics/take-home) guide for net estimates.

Data Analyst Salary Melbourne: How to Convert Hourly Rates to Annual Pay

For a data analyst in Melbourne on a typical 38-hour week, annual gross pay is hourly rate × 38 × 52, with super paid on top and tax deducted per 2026–27 brackets.

Converting a Data Analyst Salary in Melbourne to Annual Pay

If you're looking at a data analyst salary Melbourne offer, you'll likely see an hourly rate or an annual figure. Understanding how to convert between the two helps you compare jobs and budget. The standard formula is simple: multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then by 52 weeks.

The 38-Hour Week Assumption

Most full-time roles in Australia are based on a 38-hour week, as set by the Fair Work Ombudsman and modern awards. When you use the hourly conversion tool on this site, we assume 38 hours unless you change it. For a data analyst earning $45 per hour, the annual gross pay is:

$45 × 38 × 52 = $88,920

That's before tax, super, and any deductions. If you work part-time or different hours, adjust the hours per week accordingly.

National Minimum Wage vs Award Rates vs Market Rates

From 1 July 2026, the National Minimum Wage is $26.44 per hour, or $1,004.90 per week for 38 hours. Casual employees get a 25% loading, making the minimum casual rate $33.05 per hour. However, data analyst roles are typically covered by awards such as the Professional Employees Award or Clerks Award, which have higher minimum rates. The Fair Work Commission's Modern Awards Pay Database lists precise minimum rates for each classification.

Market rates for data analysts in Melbourne are often above award minimums. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Average Weekly Earnings for full-time adult ordinary time employees was $2,083.70 per week in May 2026, which equates to about $54.83 per hour. For all employees (including part-time), average weekly total earnings were $1,579.20. These figures give a benchmark, but actual salaries depend on experience, industry, and company size.

Fortnightly and Weekly Pay

Many employers pay fortnightly. To find your fortnightly gross pay, multiply your weekly pay by two. For a $45/hour data analyst working 38 hours:

Weekly: $45 × 38 = $1,710 Fortnightly: $1,710 × 2 = $3,420

You can use the pay guides from the Fair Work Ombudsman to check minimum rates for your award classification.

Tax on Your Data Analyst Salary

For the 2026–27 financial year, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) resident tax rates are:

$0 – $18,200: Nil
$18,201 – $45,000: 15% on excess over $18,200
$45,001 – $135,000: 30% on excess over $45,000
$135,001 – $190,000: 37% on excess over $135,000
$190,001+: 45% on excess over $190,000

Plus, the Medicare levy of 2% applies to most taxpayers. The take-home pay calculator on this site uses these rates to estimate net pay after tax and Medicare.

Superannuation Paid on Top

Your employer must pay super guarantee of 12% of your ordinary earnings, on top of your salary. This is not deducted from your pay. For a data analyst earning $88,920 annually, super adds $10,670.40 per year, up to the maximum contribution base of $270,830. See super and packaging for more details.

Casual Loading for Data Analysts

If you work as a casual data analyst, you're entitled to a 25% loading on the base hourly rate. The casual loading page explains how this works. When using the timesheet calculator, check the casual loading box and enter the base rate (without loading). The tool adds the 25% automatically.

Using the Timesheet Calculator

The timesheet is the home page. Enter your base hourly rate, select your hours per week (default 38), and check the casual loading box if applicable. The tool shows your annual gross, fortnightly, and weekly pay, plus estimated tax and super. Remember: this is an estimate. Actual pay may differ due to unpaid overtime, penalty rates, allowances, or salary sacrifice.

Important 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.