How the Isaac Heeney salary compares to the National Minimum Wage: casual loading and super paid on top
From 1 July 2026 the National Minimum Wage is $26.44 per hour for a 38‑hour week, or $1004.90 per week, with casual loading of 25% ($33.05 per hour) and super paid on top.
Understanding your hourly rate and annual salary
Whether you earn the National Minimum Wage or a figure closer to the Isaac Heeney salary (the Sydney Swans star reportedly earns well over $1 million a year), every annual salary can be broken down to an hourly rate. The conversion is simple: multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work each week, then multiply by 52 weeks.
For full‑time employees the standard week is 38 ordinary hours, as set by the Fair Work Commission. So the formula becomes:
Annual gross ≈ hourly rate × 38 × 52
That’s 1,976 hours a year. If you’re paid a salary, dividing it by 1,976 gives your equivalent hourly rate. If you’re paid by the hour, multiplying gives your annual gross.
The fortnightly view
Many Australians are paid fortnightly. Your fortnightly gross is simply your weekly pay multiplied by two. For a minimum‑wage employee on $26.44 per hour, that’s $1,009.80 per week (38 hours) or $2,019.60 per fortnight before tax and super.
National Minimum Wage and award rates
From 1 July 2026 the National Minimum Wage is $26.44 per hour or $1,004.90 per week for 38 ordinary hours, according to the Fair Work Commission. This is the base rate for adult employees not covered by an award or agreement.
Most employees, however, are covered by a modern award. The Fair Work Ombudsman publishes pay guides for each award, and from 1 July 2026 award minimum wages increased by 4.75%. Award rates are often higher than the National Minimum Wage, especially for skilled roles.
Even a high‑profile salary like the Isaac Heeney salary – reportedly in the range of $1.2 million per year – can be expressed as an hourly rate. Dividing $1,200,000 by 1,976 hours gives about $607 per hour. That’s more than 20 times the minimum wage, but the same conversion logic applies.
Casual loading and super paid on top
Two important additions to your hourly rate are casual loading and superannuation.
Casual loading
Casual employees receive a 25% loading on top of the base hourly rate to compensate for not having paid annual leave or sick leave. For the National Minimum Wage, that’s $33.05 per hour ($26.44 × 1.25).
When using the timesheet, tick the “casual loading” checkbox – the tool adds 25% automatically. Never type a rate that already includes casual loading, because you would double‑count it.
Superannuation paid on top
Superannuation is not deducted from your hourly rate; it’s paid on top by your employer. From 1 July 2026 the Super Guarantee is 12% of your ordinary earnings, up to the maximum contribution base of $270,830 per year. For a minimum‑wage employee earning $26.44 per hour, the employer adds $3.17 per hour to super. For someone on the Isaac Heeney salary level, the employer would contribute the maximum $32,499.60 per year (12% of $270,830).
This means your total employment cost is higher than your gross pay. The reference tables on this site show the super caps and rates.
Example: from minimum to maximum
Let’s compare two scenarios:
| Item | National Minimum Wage | Isaac Heeney salary (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly rate | $26.44 | $607.00 |
| Weekly (38 hours) | $1,004.90 | $23,066.00 |
| Fortnightly | $2,009.80 | $46,132.00 |
| Annual gross | $52,254.80 | $1,200,000.00 |
| Casual loading (25%) | $33.05/hr | $758.75/hr |
| Super (12% on top) | $6,270.58/yr | $32,499.60/yr (capped) |
Note: The Isaac Heeney salary figure is illustrative. Actual AFL player salaries vary and may include additional allowances not covered here.
Tax and take‑home pay
Tax is calculated using the 2026–27 resident rates: nil up to $18,200, then 15% to $45,000, 30% to $135,000, 37% to $190,000, and 45% above that. The Medicare levy is generally 2% (based on 2025–26 single reduction thresholds as 2026–27 thresholds were not confirmed).
For a minimum‑wage earner ($52,254.80), tax would be roughly $7,942 plus Medicare $1,045, leaving about $43,267 take‑home. For the Isaac Heeney salary level, the top marginal rate applies, and take‑home would be significantly lower as a percentage.
Use the take‑home pay page for a detailed breakdown.
Using the timesheet
Our timesheet lets you enter your base hourly rate, choose casual loading if applicable, and see your weekly, fortnightly, monthly, and annual figures. It also estimates tax and super. Remember: super is shown as an employer contribution on top, not deducted from your pay.
Always check your award or agreement for the correct classification rate. The Fair Work Ombudsman’s Pay and Conditions Tool can confirm your minimum 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.
Open the same rate on the home timesheet. Read the reference tables before treating a figure as your pay.