How do I calculate my annual salary from my hourly rate?

Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then multiply by 52. For a standard full-time week of 38 hours, annual gross = hourly rate × 38 × 52. For example, $30/hr gives $59,280 per year before tax and super.

What is the current National Minimum Wage?

From 1 July 2026, the National Minimum Wage is $26.44 per hour, or $1004.90 per week for 38 hours. Casual employees receive an additional 25% loading, making it $33.05 per hour. Award rates may be higher.

How does salary packaging WA government affect my take-home pay?

Salary packaging allows you to sacrifice part of your pre-tax salary for benefits like a car or super, reducing your taxable income. For WA government employees, this can lower the tax you pay. However, our calculator does not include salary packaging. Consult your employer or the ATO for details.

Salary Packaging WA Government: Converting Hourly Pay to Annual Salary with a 38-Hour Week

Based on a 38-hour week and 52-week year, annual gross pay is hourly rate × 38 × 52, with super paid on top at 12%.

Converting Hourly Pay to Annual Salary: A Guide for Australian Workers

The Basic Formula: Hourly Rate × Hours per Week × 52

To convert an hourly rate to an annual salary, the standard formula is:

Annual gross pay = hourly rate × hours per week × 52

This assumes you work the same number of hours every week, with no unpaid overtime, penalty rates, or allowances. For a typical full-time employee, we assume a 38-hour week, as set by the Fair Work Ombudsman. For example, if your hourly rate is $30.00:

Weekly pay: $30.00 × 38 = $1,140.00
Fortnightly pay: $1,140.00 × 2 = $2,280.00 (before tax and super)
Annual gross: $30.00 × 38 × 52 = $59,280.00

If you work different hours, adjust the formula accordingly. Part-time or casual workers can use their usual weekly hours. The the timesheet on this site lets you enter your base hourly rate and optionally add casual loading to see your annual estimate.

National Minimum Wage and Award Rates

The Fair Work Commission sets the National Minimum Wage each year. From 1 July 2026, the minimum is $26.44 per hour, or $1,004.90 per week for 38 hours. Casual employees receive a 25% loading, making it $33.05 per hour. However, many industries have award rates that are higher. Always check your specific award or enterprise agreement. For more details, see our minimum wage and casual loading pages.

Superannuation: Paid on Top

Under the Super Guarantee, your employer must contribute 12% of your ordinary earnings into a super fund. This is paid on top of your salary, not deducted from it. For a $30.00 hourly rate, the super contribution is $3.60 per hour, up to the maximum contribution base of $270,830 per year. Our annual estimate includes super as an additional amount. Learn more on the super and packaging page.

Tax and Medicare Levy

Your take-home pay depends on tax and the Medicare levy. For the 2026–27 income year, the resident tax rates are:

$0 – $18,200: Nil
$18,201 – $45,000: 15c for each $1 over $18,200
$45,001 – $135,000: $4,020 plus 30c for each $1 over $45,000
$135,001 – $190,000: $31,020 plus 37c for each $1 over $135,000
$190,001 and over: $51,370 plus 45c for each $1 over $190,000

The Medicare levy is generally 2% of taxable income. Our calculator uses the full tax-free threshold and the 2025–26 single reduction thresholds for Medicare (since the 2026–27 thresholds were not confirmed here). It does not deduct HELP repayments, the Medicare levy surcharge, or salary packaging.

Salary Packaging WA Government

For employees in Western Australia, particularly those in government roles, salary packaging wa government arrangements can reduce your taxable income. Salary packaging allows you to sacrifice part of your pre-tax salary for benefits such as a car, novated lease, or additional super contributions. This lowers the amount of income tax you pay. However, our annual pay estimate does not account for salary sacrifice. If you are considering salary packaging, consult the Australian Taxation Office guidelines and your employer's policy. The super and packaging page has more information on how packaging interacts with super.

Fortnightly Pay and Budgeting

Many Australian employers pay fortnightly. Knowing your fortnightly gross pay helps with budgeting. Using the same $30.00 hourly rate and 38-hour week:

Weekly: $1,140.00
Fortnightly: $2,280.00
After tax (estimated): roughly $1,900–$2,000 depending on your total income and tax offsets.

Our take-home pay page provides more detailed estimates.

Average Pay Comparisons

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) publishes Average Weekly Earnings. For May 2026, full-time adult ordinary time earnings were $2,083.70 per week nationally. All employees total earnings (including part-time) averaged $1,579.20 per week. In Western Australia, full-time ordinary time earnings were $2,227.40 per week. These are averages, not medians for your specific job. For job-specific pay data, see our average pay and job pay pages.

Important Disclaimers

Our annual pay estimate is a simple calculation: 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 uses 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.

Using the Timesheet Calculator

Our the timesheet is designed for quick conversions. Enter your base hourly rate. If you are a casual employee, check the box to add 25% casual loading on top. Do not enter a rate that already includes casual loading. The calculator will show your annual gross, super, estimated tax, and take-home pay. It also displays weekly and fortnightly amounts.

Final Thoughts

Whether you are negotiating a salary, comparing job offers, or planning your budget, converting hourly pay to annual salary is straightforward with the 38-hour week and 52-week year. Remember to consider your award, super, tax, and any salary packaging arrangements. For WA government employees, salary packaging can be a valuable tool to reduce tax, but it requires careful planning. Use our resources to get started, and always verify with official sources like the Fair Work Ombudsman, Australian Taxation Office, and your employer.