Teachers aide salary NSW: How to convert hourly to annual pay

Understanding the hourly to annual conversion

If you are a teachers aide in NSW and want to know your annual salary, the basic formula is straightforward: multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work each week, then by 52 (the number of weeks in a year). For a standard full-time position, we assume a 38-hour week, as defined by the Fair Work Ombudsman. That gives you:

Annual gross pay = hourly rate × 38 × 52

For example, if your hourly rate is $30, your annual gross pay would be $30 × 38 × 52 = $59,280. This figure is before tax, super, and any deductions.

You can also calculate your fortnightly pay by doubling your weekly pay. Weekly pay is hourly × 38, so fortnightly is hourly × 76. This is useful if you are paid every two weeks.

National 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 receive a 25% loading, making the casual minimum $33.05 per hour. However, many employees, including teachers aides, are covered by an award or enterprise agreement that sets a higher minimum rate.

For a teachers aide salary NSW, the applicable award is often the Educational Services (Schools) Award. This award includes classification levels and pay rates that are typically above the National Minimum Wage. Always check the current award rate for your classification. If you are casual, you are entitled to the 25% casual loading on top of the base award rate.

Superannuation is paid on top of your ordinary earnings. The super guarantee is 12% of your ordinary time earnings, up to the maximum contribution base of $270,830 per year. Super is not deducted from your pay; your employer pays it separately.

Teachers aide salary NSW: what the data shows

The Australian Bureau of Statistics publishes average weekly earnings. For New South Wales, full-time adult ordinary time earnings were $2,108.80 per week as of May 2026. This is an average across all occupations and industries, not the median for a teachers aide. Your actual pay may be higher or lower depending on your employer, experience, and classification.

To get a more accurate picture for your situation, use the timesheet on this site. Enter your base hourly rate (do not include casual loading – use the base rate before loading). If you are casual, tick the box to add 25% casual loading on top. The calculator will show your annual gross pay, estimated tax, and estimated super.

Tax and super considerations

Your annual gross pay is just the starting point. The Australian Taxation Office sets the tax rates for 2026–27: no tax on the first $18,200, then 15% up to $45,000, 30% up to $45,001–$135,000, 37% up to $190,000, and 45% above that. Most residents also pay a 2% Medicare levy. The calculator uses these rates and the 2025–26 Medicare reduction thresholds (since the 2026–27 thresholds were not confirmed here).

Super is estimated at 12% of your ordinary earnings, paid on top. This is not deducted from your pay. For example, if your annual gross is $60,000, the super contribution would be $7,200 (12% of $60,000), but note the maximum contribution base of $270,830.

Using the timesheet and other resources

Our the timesheet tool lets you enter your hourly rate and see the annual equivalent. You can also explore pay guides for award-specific information. For more detailed data, see our reference tables and topics like minimum wage and take-home pay.

Remember, the conversion assumes the same rate every week, no unpaid overtime, no penalty rates, no allowances, and no salary sacrifice. It is an estimate, not a determination of your pay or tax.