Hourly to Salary Calculator Australia 2026-27
What an hourly rate is worth as a salary — per week, fortnight, month and year — with casual loading, leave loading, overtime and the 12% super guarantee on top.
The effective rate is the hourly rate plus any casual loading.
| Base | $69,160.00 |
|---|---|
| Super | $8,299.20 |
How the hourly to salary works
The effective rate is the hourly rate plus any casual loading. Base pay = effective rate × hours a week × weeks a year; leave loading is a percentage of that base; overtime is the hourly rate × the multiplier × overtime hours a week × weeks. Total pay is the three together; super is 12% of it, and the package is pay plus super. The hero shows the total at the pay frequency you choose.
Formula: Base = rate × (1 + casual%) × hours × weeks · overtime = rate × multiplier × OT hours × weeks · super = 12% × (base + leave loading + overtime)
How hourly to annual salary conversion works in Australia
The standard conversion
For a full-time employee: Annual salary = Hourly rate × 38 hours × 52 weeks = Hourly rate × 1,976. A $40/hour rate = $79,040/year. Some roles use 40 hours/week: $40 × 40 × 52 = $83,200.
| Hourly rate | 38hr/wk (annual) | 40hr/wk (annual) | Weekly gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25 | $49,400 | $52,000 | $950 |
| $30 | $59,280 | $62,400 | $1,140 |
| $40 | $79,040 | $83,200 | $1,520 |
| $50 | $98,800 | $104,000 | $1,900 |
| $60 | $118,560 | $124,800 | $2,280 |
| $75 | $148,200 | $156,000 | $2,850 |
Hourly rate reference — common Australian roles 2026-27
Indicative rates based on Fair Work award wages and market data. Modern award minimum rates rose 4.75% from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026.
| Role | Award/typical rate | Annual (38hr) | Casual loading (25%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| National minimum wage | $26.44 | $52,255 | $33.05/hr |
| Retail level 2 | $28.45–$30 | $56,217–$59,280 | $36–$38/hr |
| Hospitality level 2 | $27.08–$30 | $53,510–$59,280 | $34–$38/hr |
| Nurse (RN grade 2) | $40–$52 | $79,040–$102,752 | $50–$65/hr |
| IT graduate | $35–$45 | $69,160–$88,920 | $44–$56/hr |
| Electrician (trade) | $40–$55 | $79,040–$108,680 | $50–$69/hr |
| Accountant (mid-level) | $45–$65 | $88,920–$128,440 | $56–$81/hr |
Casual loading in Australia — how it works
The 25% casual loading rule
Casual employees receive a 25% loading on top of their base hourly rate in lieu of leave entitlements (annual leave, sick leave, personal leave). A permanent role paying $40/hr has an equivalent casual rate of $50/hr.
Casual vs permanent — the real comparison
The 25% loading compensates for: 4 weeks annual leave (7.7% of annual hours), sick leave (10 days = 1.9%), and other entitlements. If you use all your leave as a permanent employee, the effective hourly rate is similar. Casual workers bear the risk of not being paid during periods they do not work.
| Permanent hourly | Annual leave value/yr | Sick leave value/yr | Casual equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40 | $6,080 (4wks) | $1,520 (10 days) | $50/hr |
| $50 | $7,600 | $1,900 | $62.50/hr |
| $60 | $9,120 | $2,280 | $75/hr |
Australian minimum wage 2026-27 — rates and entitlements
National Minimum Wage 2026-27
The National Minimum Wage for 2026-27 is $26.44 per hour or $1,004.90 per week (38-hour week) — about $52,255 a year. The Fair Work Commission's Annual Wage Review lifted the National Minimum Wage by 6% (and modern award minimum rates by 4.75%), and the new rates apply from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026. This is the first time the National Minimum Wage has been above $1,000 a week.
Award wage rates
Most Australian industries are covered by modern awards that specify minimum rates for different classification levels. Award rates are typically above the National Minimum Wage. Key awards include the General Retail Industry Award, Restaurant Industry Award, Building and Construction General On-site Award, and the Nurses Award.
Penalty rates and overtime
Most awards include penalty rates for evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Common rates: Saturday = 125%, Sunday = 150–200%, Public holiday = 225–250%, Overtime after 8hrs/day = 150% for first 2hrs then 200%.
Contractor ratesContractor and consultant day rates — how to price your services
The contractor rate multiplier
A contractor rate must cover: income tax (no employer withholding), superannuation (self-funded), annual leave, sick leave, public holidays, business expenses, insurance, and periods between contracts. The typical multiplier to convert a permanent salary to a contractor day rate is 1.4–1.8×.
Converting permanent to contractor rate
| Permanent salary | Daily rate (1.4×) | Hourly (8hr day) | Annual (220 days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $80,000 | $510 | $64 | $112,200 |
| $100,000 | $636 | $80 | $139,920 |
| $120,000 | $764 | $95 | $168,080 |
| $150,000 | $955 | $119 | $210,100 |
GST for contractors
Contractors earning above $75,000/year must register for GST and charge an additional 10% on invoices. A $800/day rate becomes $880 including GST. The GST is collected and remitted to the ATO quarterly via Business Activity Statement.
FAQFrequently asked Frequently asked questions
Where these figures come from
Income figures on this page are drawn from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), the Fair Work Commission (minimum wage and awards), and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (national earnings).
- PAYG withholding & income tax rates — ATO — Individual income tax rates.
- Superannuation Guarantee rate — ATO — Super guarantee percentage.
- National minimum wage — Fair Work Ombudsman — Minimum wages.
- Average weekly earnings — ABS — Average Weekly Earnings.
- Medicare levy — ATO — Medicare levy.
Last checked: July 2026. Rates and thresholds are reviewed against the source of record each November, when annual adjustments for the following tax year are published.
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$30 /hr — annual salary and take-home ~$59,280 /yr gross
At $30/hour for 38 hours/week, your annual salary is approximately $59,280/year. After income tax (2026-27), take-home is approximately $47,600/year ($3,967 /month).
| Hourly rate | $30/hr |
|---|---|
| Weekly gross | $1,140 |
| Annual gross | $59,280/yr |
| Net take-home (2026-27) | ~$47,600/yr |
| Monthly net | ~$3,967/mo |
| Casual equiv (+25% loading) | $37.50/hr |
- Raise to $35/hr +$9,880 gross, +$6,400 net/yr
- Casual loading at $30/hr $37.50 /hr casual = $73,710 /yr gross
- Contractor rate (1.5×) ~$45 /hr day rate
- Borrowing capacity on $59k ~$280–$350k max mortgage
- Super on $59k $7,114 /yr employer super
$40 /hr — annual salary and take-home ~$79,040 /yr gross
At $40/hour for 38 hours/week, annual salary is approximately $79,040/year. After tax, take-home is approximately $59,300/year ($4,942 /month).
| Hourly rate | $40/hr |
|---|---|
| Weekly gross | $1,520 |
| Annual gross | $79,040/yr |
| Net take-home | ~$59,300/yr |
| Monthly net | ~$4,942/mo |
| Casual equiv (+25%) | $50/hr |
- Raise to $50/hr +$19,760 gross, +$12,800 net/yr
- Casual at $40/hr $50 /hr casual = $98,800 /yr gross
- Contractor day rate (1.5×) ~$480 /day ($60 /hr)
- HECS at $79k ~$1,427 /yr (1.8%)
- Borrowing capacity on $79k ~$380–$450k max mortgage
National Minimum Wage 2026-27 $26.44 /hr ($52,255 /yr)
The National Minimum Wage for 2026-27 is $26.44/hour or $1,004.90/week for a 38-hour week ($52,255/year). Most industry award rates are higher than the NMW. The Fair Work Commission sets this annually.
| Minimum wage (2026-27) | $26.44/hr |
|---|---|
| Weekly gross (38hr) | $1,004.90 |
| Annual equivalent | $52,255/yr |
| Casual equivalent | $33.05 /hr (+25%) |
| Super on NMW | $6,271 /yr employer super |
| Take-home (net) | ~$45,200/yr |
- Award rates Most industries pay above NMW
- Check your award rate Fair Work website
- Penalty rates on NMW Weekend/PH rates are higher
- Junior rates? Under 21 may have reduced rates
- FWC annual review First full pay period on/after 1 July
Casual loading — 25% above base rate In lieu of leave entitlements
Casual employees receive a 25% loading on their base hourly rate in lieu of annual leave, sick leave, and other entitlements. A $40 /hr permanent role = $50 /hr casual. Casuals have no guaranteed hours.
| Casual loading | 25% above base rate |
|---|---|
| $40 /hr permanent | $50 /hr casual equivalent |
| $50 /hr permanent | $62.50 /hr casual |
| What it compensates for | Annual leave, sick leave, long service leave |
| Guaranteed hours? | No — casual has no obligation |
| Notice period? | No notice required for casual |
- Casual vs permanent comparison Permanent: use all leave and rates are equal
- Permanent conversion right Can request after 12mo regular patterns
- Super on casual wages Same 12% SG applies
- Casual and HECS? Same repayment thresholds apply
- Income tax on casual? Same brackets — no difference
$15 /hr (38hr /wk) — annual salary ~$29,640/yr
$15/hour for a full 38-hour week produces approximately $29,640/year gross — well below the National Minimum Wage of $26.44/hr. Check if an applicable award rate applies.
| Hourly rate | $15/hr |
|---|---|
| Weekly gross | $570 |
| Annual gross | $29,640/yr |
| National Minimum Wage (2026-27) | $26.44/hr |
| Net take-home | ~$26,700/yr |
| Below minimum wage? | Check applicable award/NMW |
- Is $15 /hr legal? Below NMW — check award
- Junior/school-based rates? Under 21 reduced rates in some awards
- Contractor ABN rate? Different rules apply
- Fair Work Ombudsman Check minimum rates for your role
- Casual at $15/hr $18.75 /hr with 25% loading
$20 /hr (38hr /wk) — annual salary ~$39,520/yr
$20/hour for a 38-hour week produces approximately $39,520/year gross. Take-home is approximately $34,800/year. This is below the NMW — verify your rate is an allowable classification.
| Hourly rate | $20/hr |
|---|---|
| Weekly gross | $760 |
| Annual gross | $39,520/yr |
| National Minimum Wage | $26.44/hr |
| Net take-home | ~$34,800/yr |
| Vs NMW gap | $6.44 /hr below NMW |
- Check applicable award Fair Work Australia website
- Junior/apprentice rate? May apply under some awards
- Casual equivalent $25 /hr with 25% loading
- Overseas worker rate? Same minimum rates apply in AU
- Piece rates / commission? Must average at least minimum wage
$26.44 /hr (National Minimum Wage 2026-27) ~$52,255/yr
The National Minimum Wage for 2026-27 is $26.44/hour ($1,004.90/week, $52,255/year). Set by the Fair Work Commission annually from 1 July. Most award rates are higher than the NMW.
| Hourly rate (NMW) | $26.44/hr |
|---|---|
| Weekly gross | $1,004.90 |
| Annual gross | $52,255/yr |
| Net take-home | ~$45,200/yr |
| Casual NMW (+25%) | $33.05/hr |
| Super on NMW | $6,271 /yr employer |
- Award rate vs NMW Most awards pay above NMW
- FWC annual review First full pay period on/after 1 July
- Penalty rates on NMW Weekend/public holiday rates higher
- Latest increase +6.0% NMW (awards +4.75%) from 1 Jul 2026
- Part-time pro-rata Same hourly rate, fewer hours
$25 /hr (38hr /wk) — annual salary ~$49,400/yr
$25/hour for a 38-hour week produces approximately $49,400/year gross. Take-home is approximately $41,200/year. Now below the National Minimum Wage ($26.44/hr) — check the applicable award.
| Hourly rate | $25/hr |
|---|---|
| Weekly gross | $950 |
| Annual gross | $49,400/yr |
| Net take-home | ~$41,200/yr |
| Monthly net | ~$3,433/mo |
| vs NMW ($26.44) | Below minimum — check award |
- Casual equivalent $31.25 /hr (+25% loading)
- Award rate? Many trades/admin awards are ~$25–$30
- Pay rise path $30 /hr = $59,280 /yr (20% rise)
- HECS threshold? $49,400 is below the $69,528 threshold
- Super at $49k $5,928 /yr employer
$30 /hr (38hr /wk) — annual salary ~$59,280/yr
$30/hour for a 38-hour week produces approximately $59,280/year gross. Take-home is approximately $47,600/year. A common rate for tradespeople, junior professionals, and experienced admin roles.
| Hourly rate | $30/hr |
|---|---|
| Weekly gross | $1,140 |
| Annual gross | $59,280/yr |
| Net take-home | ~$47,600/yr |
| Monthly net | ~$3,967/mo |
| Casual equivalent (+25%) | $37.50/hr |
- HECS at $59k Below $69,528 — no repayment
- Super $7,114 /yr employer
- Raise to $35/hr? $69,160 /yr = +$9,880 gross
- Contractor day rate (1.5×) ~$45/hr
- Borrowing capacity ~$280–360k mortgage
$35 /hr (38hr /wk) — annual salary ~$69,160/yr
$35/hour for a 38-hour week produces approximately $69,160/year gross. Take-home is approximately $54,000/year. Common for experienced tradespeople, mid-level admin, and junior professional roles.
| Hourly rate | $35/hr |
|---|---|
| Weekly gross | $1,330 |
| Annual gross | $69,160/yr |
| Net take-home | ~$54,000/yr |
| Monthly net | ~$4,500/mo |
| Casual equivalent (+25%) | $43.75/hr |
- HECS at $69k $0 — under $69,528 threshold
- Super $8,299 /yr employer
- Raise to $40/hr? $79,040 /yr = +$9,880 gross, +$6,300 net
- Contractor day rate ~$52/hr
- Borrowing capacity ~$320–400k mortgage
$40 /hr (38hr /wk) — annual salary ~$79,040/yr
$40/hour for a 38-hour week produces approximately $79,040/year gross. Take-home is approximately $59,300/year. Common for experienced professionals, senior tradespeople, and team leaders.
| Hourly rate | $40/hr |
|---|---|
| Weekly gross | $1,520 |
| Annual gross | $79,040/yr |
| Net take-home | ~$59,300/yr |
| Monthly net | ~$4,942/mo |
| Casual equivalent (+25%) | $50/hr |
- HECS at $79k ~$1,427 /yr (1.8%)
- Super $9,485 /yr employer
- Raise to $50/hr? $98,800 /yr = +$19,760 gross
- Contractor day rate ~$60/hr
- Borrowing capacity ~$380–460k mortgage
$50 /hr (38hr /wk) — annual salary ~$98,800/yr
$50/hour for a 38-hour week produces approximately $98,800/year gross. Take-home is approximately $71,700/year. Common for senior professionals, engineers, IT specialists.
| Hourly rate | $50/hr |
|---|---|
| Weekly gross | $1,900 |
| Annual gross | $98,800/yr |
| Net take-home | ~$71,700/yr |
| Monthly net | ~$5,975/mo |
| Casual equivalent (+25%) | $62.50/hr |
- HECS at $98k ~$4,391 /yr (4.4%)
- Super $11,856 /yr employer
- Just below $100k salary Very close tax bracket
- Contractor day rate ~$75/hr
- Borrowing capacity ~$460–560k mortgage
$60 /hr (38hr /wk) — annual salary ~$118,560/yr
$60/hour produces approximately $118,560/year gross. Take-home is approximately $84,800/year. Common for senior engineers, lawyers, and experienced consultants.
| Hourly rate | $60/hr |
|---|---|
| Weekly gross | $2,280 |
| Annual gross | $118,560/yr |
| Net take-home | ~$84,800/yr |
| Monthly net | ~$7,067/mo |
| Casual equivalent (+25%) | $75/hr |
- HECS at $118k ~$7,355 /yr (6.2%)
- Super $14,227 /yr employer
- 37% bracket income $118k → some income at 37%
- Salary sacrifice $10k Save $1,750 tax
- Contractor day rate ~$90/hr
$75 /hr (38hr /wk) — annual salary ~$148,200/yr
$75/hour produces approximately $148,200/year gross. Take-home is approximately $101,900/year. Common for senior managers, experienced specialists, and high-end consultants.
| Hourly rate | $75/hr |
|---|---|
| Weekly gross | $2,850 |
| Annual gross | $148,200/yr |
| Net take-home | ~$101,900/yr |
| Monthly net | ~$8,492/mo |
| Casual equivalent (+25%) | $93.75/hr |
- HECS at $148k ~$12,170 /yr (8.2%)
- Super $17,784 /yr employer
- Salary sacrifice $15k Save $3,300 tax
- 37% bracket exposure Income above $135k at 37%
- Contractor day rate ~$112/hr
$25 /hr casual (38hr /wk) ~$39,600 /yr net take-home
$25/hour casual rate for a 38-hour week produces $49,400/year gross (already includes 25% casual loading embedded). Take-home is approximately $41,200/year net.
| Casual rate | $25 /hr (includes 25% loading) |
|---|---|
| Weekly gross | $950 |
| Annual gross | $49,400/yr |
| Net take-home | ~$41,200/yr |
| Permanent equivalent base | $20 /hr ($39,520 /yr) |
| Leave entitlements? | None — covered by casual loading |
- Compare to permanent $39,520? Casual $49,400 vs permanent + 4wk leave (worth $1,520)
- Casual premium vs entitlements 25% > value of leave for many
- Guaranteed hours? No — employer can end shifts
- Income stability Variable — budget for gaps
- Super on casual? Same 12% SG applies
$35 /hr casual (38hr /wk) ~$52,700 /yr net take-home
$35/hour casual for 38 hours/week produces $69,160/year gross. Take-home is approximately $54,000/year net — the same as a permanent employee earning $55,328/year base.
| Casual rate | $35/hr |
|---|---|
| Annual gross (38hr/52wk) | $69,160/yr |
| Net take-home | ~$54,000/yr |
| Permanent equivalent base | $28 /hr ($55,328 /yr) |
| Super on casual? | 12% SG applies |
| HECS at $69k | $0 — under $69,528 threshold |
- Permanent equivalent salary? $35 ÷ 1.25 = $28 /hr base
- Casual: no annual leave paid? Correct — built into $35/hr
- Public holidays Check award — casual may not get PH pay
- Convert to permanent? After 12mo regular pattern — can request
- Insurance and income protection Self-fund if casual
$40 /hr casual (38hr /wk) ~$59,300 /yr net take-home
$40/hour casual for 38 hours/week produces $79,040/year gross. Take-home is approximately $59,300/year. Equivalent to a permanent employee earning $32 /hr base.
| Casual rate | $40/hr |
|---|---|
| Annual gross | $79,040/yr |
| Net take-home | ~$59,300/yr |
| Permanent equivalent base | $32 /hr ($63,232 /yr) |
| Super | $9,485/yr |
| Income stability | Variable — budget for slow periods |
- Casual vs permanent comparison $40 casual vs $32 perm — casual wins if hours reliable
- Public holidays Check your award conditions
- Long service leave? May accrue after 7yr in some states
- Redundancy pay? No — casual not entitled
- Superannuation Same 12% SG rules apply
$50 /hr casual (38hr /wk) ~$72,300 /yr net take-home
$50/hour casual rate for 38 hours/week produces $98,800/year gross. Take-home is approximately $71,700/year. Common for experienced tradesperson or nurse casual rates.
| Casual rate | $50/hr |
|---|---|
| Annual gross | $98,800/yr |
| Net take-home | ~$71,700/yr |
| Permanent equivalent base | $40 /hr ($79,040 /yr) |
| HECS at $98k | ~$4,391 /yr (4.4%) |
| Super | $11,856/yr |
- Permanent at $40 /hr vs casual at $50/hr Casual earns $19,760 more gross
- But permanent: leave, security Value of entitlements vs premium
- At this level: income protection Self-employed insurance important
- Convert to contractor? $50 /hr casual vs $75 /hr contractor rate
- PAYG withholding? Employer withholds — no tax self-management
$400 /day (8hr) contractor rate ~$78,000 /yr gross (200 days)
A $400 /day contractor rate (8-hour day) over 200 billable days produces approximately $78,000/year gross. Equivalent hourly rate is $50/hr. Note: contractors pay their own super and have no paid leave.
| Day rate | $400/day |
|---|---|
| Hourly equivalent | $50/hr |
| Annual (200 days) | $78,000/yr |
| Super (self-funded) | $9,360 /yr (12% of $78k) |
| No paid leave | 26 days annual leave = $10,400 lost |
| Effective gross vs employee | $78k + $10.4k leave = $88.4k equivalent |
- Set up as sole trader? ABN required for contracting
- GST registration? Required if >$75k/yr
- Income tax management Quarterly PAYG instalments
- Invoice timing Net 30 day terms typical
- Compare to $80k salary Roughly equivalent after all factors
$600 /day (8hr) contractor rate ~$117,000 /yr gross (200 days)
A $600 /day contractor rate over 200 days produces approximately $117,000/year gross. Equivalent hourly rate is $75/hr. Take-home is approximately $83,000/year after self-managed tax and super.
| Day rate | $600/day |
|---|---|
| Hourly equivalent | $75/hr |
| Annual (200 days) | $117,000/yr |
| Tax + Medicare estimate | ~$31,000/yr |
| Super (self-funded 12%) | $14,040/yr |
| Net take-home | ~$72,000/yr |
- GST registration required $75k+ threshold exceeded
- BAS lodgment Quarterly
- Compare to $120k salary Salary: $86k net; Contractor: ~$72k + super
- Invoice regularly Cash flow management critical
- Income protection insurance No sick leave — self-insure
$800 /day (8hr) contractor rate ~$156,000 /yr gross (200 days)
A $800 /day contractor rate over 200 days produces approximately $156,000/year gross. Equivalent hourly rate is $100/hr. Often seen for senior IT, engineering, and specialist roles.
| Day rate | $800/day |
|---|---|
| Hourly equivalent | $100/hr |
| Annual (200 days) | $156,000/yr |
| Tax estimate (37% bracket) | ~$43,000/yr |
| Super (self-funded) | $18,720/yr |
| Net take-home | ~$94,000/yr |
- Company structure? PTY LTD if consistently above $150k
- Company tax rate 25–30% vs 45% personal
- Salary yourself through company? Common strategy at this level
- Division 7A risk? Seek tax advice on loans/draws
- PSI rules? Personal services income — check ATO
$1,000 /day (8hr) contractor rate ~$195,000 /yr gross (200 days)
A $1,000 /day contractor rate over 200 days produces approximately $195,000/year gross. Equivalent hourly rate is $125/hr. This is a senior executive, specialist consulting, or experienced IT architect rate.
| Day rate | $1,000/day |
|---|---|
| Hourly equivalent | $125/hr |
| Annual (200 days) | $195,000/yr |
| Tax (45% top rate income) | ~$57,000+/yr |
| Super (self-funded) | $23,400/yr |
| Net take-home | ~$114,000 /yr est. |
- PTY LTD structure Almost certainly worthwhile at this rate
- Company tax 25% vs 45% personal — saves $20k+ p.a.
- Salary yourself at $130k? Reduce personal tax on remainder
- Superannuation strategy Maximise $30k concessional cap
- PSI + Div 7A + PAYG Complex — dedicated accountant essential
Worked examples
| Inputs | Equivalent pay per period | Note |
|---|---|---|
| $35 an hour, 38 hours, 52 weeks | $2,660 | $69,160 a year; $2,660 a fortnight; $77,459 with super |
| A casual at 25% loading, paid weekly | $1,535 | $43.75 effective; $79,800 over 48 weeks |
| Five hours of overtime a week at time and a half, monthly | $9,039 | leave loading 17.5% on the base |
FAQFrequently asked questions
How do I convert an hourly rate to annual salary?
Multiply the hourly rate by your standard weekly hours, then by 52. For a 38-hour week: annual salary = hourly rate × 1,976. For a 40-hour week: annual salary = hourly rate × 2,080. Example: $40/hr × 1,976 = $79,040/year.
What is the current minimum wage in Australia?
The National Minimum Wage for 2026-27 is $26.44 per hour or $1,004.90 per 38-hour week — about $52,255 a year. It applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026. Most award wages are above this minimum. Check the Fair Work Ombudsman (fairwork.gov.au) for specific industry and classification rates.
How does casual loading work?
Casual employees receive a 25% loading on their base rate in lieu of leave entitlements. A role paying $40/hr permanent = $50/hr casual. This compensates for no annual leave, sick leave, or other entitlements. Casuals also have no guaranteed hours.
How much super does my employer pay on hourly wages?
Employers must pay 12% of ordinary time earnings as superannuation (the rate reached 12% on 1 July 2025). For a casual earning $25/hr working 38hrs/week: $25 × 38 × 12% = $114.00 per week in super. Super is paid on top of the hourly rate, not deducted from it.
What is a day rate for contractors?
A contractor day rate is typically 1.4–1.8× the permanent equivalent to account for self-funded super, leave, tax, business costs, and gap periods. A $100,000 permanent role has an equivalent contractor day rate of approximately $635–$820/day (based on 220 working days/year). Sources
The sources behind this calculator
- Fair Work Ombudsman — annual leave and its payout on termination
Last checked: September 2026. Tax and contribution rates are the revenue authorities' own for the year and are verified at each rollover (UK 6 April, US 1 January).