Per year (38 h/wk)
$35,917
FY2025-26 · Australian resident
$20 per hour after tax in Australia
$20/hour at a 38-hour working week gives you $35,917 per year take-home, an effective tax rate of 9.1%.
Per month
$2,993
Per week
$691
Hourly (after tax)
$18.18
38 vs 40 hours per week
Australia's full-time standard is 38 hours per week, but many contracts use 40. Here's how that extra 2 hours changes the maths for a $20/hour rate.
| Scenario | Annual gross | Total tax | Take-home | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 h/week × 52 weeks | $39,520 | $3,603 | $35,917 | 9.1% |
| 40 h/week × 52 weeks | $41,600 | $4,081 | $37,519 | 9.8% |
Pay breakdown (38 h/week)
| Period | Gross | Tax | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | $39,520 | $3,603 | $35,917 |
| Month | $3,293 | $300 | $2,993 |
| Fortnight | $1,520 | $139 | $1,381 |
| Week | $760 | $69 | $691 |
| Day (8h) | $152 | $14 | $138 |
| Hour | $20.00 | $1.82 | $18.18 |
$20/hour across financial years
At 38 h/week × 52 weeks. Gross is constant; take-home differs due to bracket, LITO, Medicare and super rate changes.
| Financial year | Total tax | Take-home |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2020-21 | $3,798 | $35,722 |
| FY 2021-22 | $3,378 | $36,142 |
| FY 2022-23 | $4,242 | $35,278 |
| FY 2023-24 | $4,242 | $35,278 |
| FY 2024-25 | $3,603 | $35,917 |
| FY 2025-26 (this page) | $3,603 | $35,917 |
| FY 2026-27 | $3,389 | $36,131 |
Closest annual salary
$20/hour at 38 h/week annualises to $39,520, roughly a $40,000 annual salary.
See the $40,000 salary page →Frequently asked questions
How much is $20 an hour annually in Australia?
$20 per hour is approximately $39,520 per year at 38 hours per week (the Australian full-time standard), or $41,600 at 40 hours per week, across 52 weeks.
What is $20 per hour after tax?
A $20 hourly rate in FY2025-26 leaves about $35,917 per year take-home at 38 h/week, or $37,519 at 40 h/week — after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, for an Australian resident with private hospital cover.
How much tax do I pay on $20 an hour?
On a $20 hourly rate at 38 h/week, total tax for FY2025-26 is about $3,603 ($2,812 income tax plus $790 Medicare levy).
What is $20 per hour weekly?
Before tax, $20 per hour at 38 h/week is $760 per week. After tax, weekly take-home is about $691.
Is $20 per hour a good rate in Australia?
$20 per hour is near the Australian national minimum wage. Casual workers in retail, hospitality, and entry-level roles commonly earn in this range. Annualised at 38 h/week, it works out to about $39,520 gross.
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