Salary Calculator Australia

Your Salary vs. Australian Wages

The following chart outlines your before-tax earnings relative to the national average salary and minimum wage in Australia.

Please note that the national figures assume full-time employment for the entire year, while your salary is calculated based on the settings you selected.

Average Salary in Australia

In Australia, the national average salary for full-time employees is $102,742 per year, translating to a monthly take-home pay of $6,590. However, your actual earnings may vary depending on factors such as your profession and location.

To get a more reliable estimate, we can check the median gross salary in Australia, which is $88,400 per year for full-time workers, or about $5,777 per month after tax. Unlike the average, the median isn't skewed by extreme high or low salaries, giving a better sense of what most people earn.

Minimum Wage in Australia

In Australia, all employees are entitled to earn at least the national minimum wage of $24.95 per hour. With a standard working week of 38 hours, the minimum wage is equal to a weekly salary of $948. That works out to monthly gross earnings of around $4,108 or a yearly salary of $49,296.

Once taxes and the Medicare Levy have been applied, a single person earning the Australian minimum wage can expect to take home $3,583 per month or $827 per week. That is still one of the highest national minimum wages in the world, according to official rankings!

Taxes Included in This Australian Salary Calculator

Tax Year: 2025 – 2026

• Income Tax is paid on all forms of personal income, including wages, business profits, and returns made from investments. Australia has a progressive tax system which means that you pay more tax as your income increases.
• Medicare levy is charged at 2% of your taxable income, and contributes to the costs of Australia's public health system (known as Medicare). This charge is applied in addition to any income tax you pay, although you may be entitled to a reduction or discount depending on your circumstances.
• Income Tax Offsets can reduce the amount of tax you pay on your taxable income. The most common rebate is the low income tax offset (LITO). Tax offsets are worked out by the Australian Taxation Office after you lodge your tax return.

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