Per year (38 h/wk)
$38,202
FY 2023-24 · Australian resident
$22 per hour after tax in FY 2023-24
$22/hour at a 38-hour working week in the FY 2023-24 financial year gave $38,202 per year take-home, an effective tax rate of 12.1%.
Per month
$3,184
Per week
$735
Hourly (after tax)
$19.33
What was different in FY 2023-24
- First year without LMITO — effective tax increase for middle earners.
- Super Guarantee rate rose to 11%.
- Last year of the 19% lowest bracket before Stage 3 revision.
38 vs 40 hours per week
| Scenario | Annual gross | Total tax | Take-home | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 h/week × 52 weeks | $43,472 | $5,270 | $38,202 | 12.1% |
| 40 h/week × 52 weeks | $45,760 | $5,941 | $39,819 | 13.0% |
$22/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 | $4,529 | $38,943 |
| FY 2021-22 | $4,109 | $39,363 |
| FY 2022-23 | $5,270 | $38,202 |
| FY 2023-24 (this page) | $5,270 | $38,202 |
| FY 2024-25 | $4,512 | $38,960 |
| FY 2025-26 | $4,512 | $38,960 |
| FY 2026-27 | $4,259 | $39,213 |
Also see the FY 2023-24 calculator, or the current-year $22/hour page.
Closest annual salary
$22/hour at 38 h/week annualises to $43,472, roughly a $45,000 annual salary.
See the $45,000 salary page for FY 2023-24 →Frequently asked questions
What was $22 per hour annually in FY 2023-24?
$22 per hour annualises to $43,472 at 38 hours per week, or $45,760 at 40 hours per week, across 52 weeks. The same gross regardless of financial year.
What was $22 per hour after tax in FY 2023-24?
A $22 hourly rate in FY 2023-24 left about $38,202 per year take-home at 38 h/week, or $39,819 at 40 h/week — for an Australian resident with private hospital cover.
How much tax did $22/hour earners pay in FY 2023-24?
On a $22 hourly rate at 38 h/week, total tax for FY 2023-24 was about $5,270 ($4,400 income tax plus $869 Medicare levy).
What Super Guarantee rate applied to $22/hour in FY 2023-24?
The Super Guarantee rate in FY 2023-24 was 11%. An employer paid $4,782 in SG contributions per year on a $22/hour full-time (38 h/week) rate that financial year.
How does $22/hour in FY 2023-24 compare to 2025-26?
A $22/hour rate gives about $758 more take-home per year in FY2025-26 than it did in FY 2023-24, thanks to bracket and rate changes.
Nearby hourly rates (FY 2023-24)
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