Per year (38 h/wk)
$45,691
FY 2024-25 · Australian resident
$27 per hour after tax in FY 2024-25
$27/hour at a 38-hour working week in the FY 2024-25 financial year gave $45,691 per year take-home, an effective tax rate of 14.4%.
Per month
$3,808
Per week
$879
Hourly (after tax)
$23.12
What was different in FY 2024-25
- Revised Stage 3 tax cuts: 19% bracket dropped to 16%.
- 32.5% and 37% consolidated into a single 30% bracket to $135k.
- Super Guarantee rate rose to 11.5%.
38 vs 40 hours per week
| Scenario | Annual gross | Total tax | Take-home | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 h/week × 52 weeks | $53,352 | $7,661 | $45,691 | 14.4% |
| 40 h/week × 52 weeks | $56,160 | $8,602 | $47,558 | 15.3% |
$27/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 | $7,594 | $45,758 |
| FY 2021-22 | $7,174 | $46,178 |
| FY 2022-23 | $8,674 | $44,678 |
| FY 2023-24 | $8,674 | $44,678 |
| FY 2024-25 (this page) | $7,661 | $45,691 |
| FY 2025-26 | $7,661 | $45,691 |
| FY 2026-27 | $7,393 | $45,959 |
Also see the FY 2024-25 calculator, or the current-year $27/hour page.
Closest annual salary
$27/hour at 38 h/week annualises to $53,352, roughly a $55,000 annual salary.
See the $55,000 salary page for FY 2024-25 →Frequently asked questions
What was $27 per hour annually in FY 2024-25?
$27 per hour annualises to $53,352 at 38 hours per week, or $56,160 at 40 hours per week, across 52 weeks. The same gross regardless of financial year.
What was $27 per hour after tax in FY 2024-25?
A $27 hourly rate in FY 2024-25 left about $45,691 per year take-home at 38 h/week, or $47,558 at 40 h/week — for an Australian resident with private hospital cover.
How much tax did $27/hour earners pay in FY 2024-25?
On a $27 hourly rate at 38 h/week, total tax for FY 2024-25 was about $7,661 ($6,594 income tax plus $1,067 Medicare levy).
What Super Guarantee rate applied to $27/hour in FY 2024-25?
The Super Guarantee rate in FY 2024-25 was 11.5%. An employer paid $6,135 in SG contributions per year on a $27/hour full-time (38 h/week) rate that financial year.
How does $27/hour in FY 2024-25 compare to 2025-26?
A $27/hour rate produced the same take-home in FY 2024-25 as it does in FY2025-26 — approximately $45,691 per year.
Nearby hourly rates (FY 2024-25)
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