How do I convert my hourly rate to an annual salary?

Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work each week, then by 52 weeks. For a standard 38-hour week, the formula is: hourly rate × 38 × 52. For example, $30 per hour gives $30 × 38 × 52 = $59,280 per year. This assumes you work the same hours every week with no unpaid overtime or penalty rates.

Does the annual estimate include superannuation and tax?

No. Superannuation is paid on top of your ordinary earnings at 12% (up to the $270,830 maximum contribution base). Tax is estimated separately using the 2026–27 resident tax rates and the 2% Medicare levy (using 2025–26 single reduction thresholds as 2026–27 thresholds were not confirmed). The estimate does not deduct HELP, Medicare levy surcharge, or salary packaging.

What if I work casual or part-time hours?

Casual employees typically receive a 25% loading on top of the base hourly rate. If you use the timesheet calculator, check the casual loading box to add 25% – do not type a rate that already includes loading. Part-time workers use the same formula with their actual weekly hours. For both, super is still paid on ordinary earnings at 12%.

Salary to Hourly Rate: Convert Your Annual Pay to a 38-Hour Week

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

Understanding the Salary to Hourly Rate Conversion

When you have an annual salary offer or want to know what your hourly rate is worth over a year, the conversion is straightforward. The formula is: hourly rate × hours per week × 52 weeks. For most full-time employees in Australia, the standard week is 38 hours, as defined under the Fair Work Act. This gives an annual figure of hourly rate × 1,976 hours.

For example, if you earn $35 per hour, your annual gross pay would be $35 × 38 × 52 = $69,160. This is the starting point before tax, Medicare, and super. The same formula works in reverse: to find your hourly rate from a salary, divide the annual figure by 1,976.

Why 38 hours?

The 38-hour week is the ordinary hours for many awards and the National Employment Standards. If your job has a different standard (e.g., 40 hours in some enterprise agreements), adjust the hours accordingly. The the timesheet calculator on this site uses 38 hours as the default, but you can change it to match your situation.

Using the Timesheet Calculator

Our the timesheet tool lets you enter your base hourly rate. A checkbox adds 25% casual loading on top – never type a rate that already includes casual loading. The calculator then shows your annual, fortnightly, and weekly gross pay, plus estimated tax and super. It’s designed for quick estimates, not a binding pay determination.

Fortnightly Pay

Many Australian employers pay fortnightly. To get your fortnightly gross, multiply your weekly pay by 2. For a 38-hour week at $35 per hour, weekly pay is $1,330, so fortnightly is $2,660. This helps when comparing salary offers that are quoted annually or monthly.

Tax and Super Considerations

Tax is calculated using the 2026–27 resident rates: nil on the first $18,200, 15% on the next $26,800 (up to $45,000), 30% on the next $90,000 (up to $135,000), 37% on the next $55,000 (up to $190,000), and 45% above that. The Medicare levy is generally 2% of taxable income, with reductions for low-income earners using the 2025–26 single thresholds (as 2026–27 thresholds were not confirmed).

Superannuation guarantee is 12% of your ordinary earnings, paid on top of your salary. It stops once your earnings exceed the maximum contribution base of $270,830 per quarter (2026–27). For example, if your annual salary is $80,000, your employer pays an extra $9,600 into super. This is not deducted from your gross pay – it’s additional. Learn more about super and packaging.

Tax Example

For a $69,160 annual salary ($35/hr × 38 hrs × 52 weeks):

Taxable income: $69,160
Tax: $0 on first $18,200, then 15% on $26,800 = $4,020, then 30% on $24,160 = $7,248. Total tax = $11,268.
Medicare levy: 2% of $69,160 = $1,383.20 (assuming no reduction).
Total deductions: $12,651.20. Take-home pay: $56,508.80 per year, or $4,709.07 per month.

This is an estimate only. Your actual tax may differ due to offsets, HELP repayments, or the Medicare levy surcharge.

Minimum Wage and Award Rates

The National Minimum Wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, or $1,004.90 per week for 38 hours. Casual employees get $33.05 per hour including the 25% loading. Many industries have award rates that are higher than the minimum. For example, the minimum wage page lists current rates. If you’re covered by an award, use that rate, not the minimum.

Average Earnings Context

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Average Weekly Earnings (May 2026) show full-time adult ordinary time earnings of $2,083.70 per week. All employees total earnings (including part-time) average $1,579.20 per week. These are averages, not medians for a specific job. For job-specific pay, refer to job pay resources.

Casual Loading

Casual employees receive a 25% loading to compensate for lack of paid leave. If you’re casual, your base hourly rate is multiplied by 1.25. For example, a base rate of $26.44 becomes $33.05. When using the calculator, check the casual loading box – do not manually add 25% to the rate you type. The casual loading page explains more.

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.

For more detailed calculations, see the reference tables or pay guides. Always check your award or agreement for exact conditions.