Per year (38 h/wk)
$47,005
FY 2025-26 · Australian resident current
$28 per hour after tax in FY 2025-26
$28/hour at a 38-hour working week in the FY 2025-26 financial year gave $47,005 per year take-home, an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
Per month
$3,917
Per week
$904
Hourly (after tax)
$23.79
What was different in FY 2025-26
- Brackets unchanged from FY24-25.
- Super Guarantee rate reaches 12% (the final legislated step).
- New marginal HELP repayment thresholds in force.
38 vs 40 hours per week
| Scenario | Annual gross | Total tax | Take-home | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 h/week × 52 weeks | $55,328 | $8,323 | $47,005 | 15.0% |
| 40 h/week × 52 weeks | $58,240 | $9,298 | $48,942 | 16.0% |
$28/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 | $8,305 | $47,023 |
| FY 2021-22 | $7,885 | $47,443 |
| FY 2022-23 | $9,385 | $45,943 |
| FY 2023-24 | $9,385 | $45,943 |
| FY 2024-25 | $8,323 | $47,005 |
| FY 2025-26 (this page) | $8,323 | $47,005 |
| FY 2026-27 | $8,055 | $47,273 |
Also see the FY 2025-26 calculator, or the current-year $28/hour page.
Closest annual salary
$28/hour at 38 h/week annualises to $55,328, roughly a $55,000 annual salary.
See the $55,000 salary page for FY 2025-26 →Frequently asked questions
What was $28 per hour annually in FY 2025-26?
$28 per hour annualises to $55,328 at 38 hours per week, or $58,240 at 40 hours per week, across 52 weeks. The same gross regardless of financial year.
What was $28 per hour after tax in FY 2025-26?
A $28 hourly rate in FY 2025-26 left about $47,005 per year take-home at 38 h/week, or $48,942 at 40 h/week — for an Australian resident with private hospital cover.
How much tax did $28/hour earners pay in FY 2025-26?
On a $28 hourly rate at 38 h/week, total tax for FY 2025-26 was about $8,323 ($7,216 income tax plus $1,107 Medicare levy).
What Super Guarantee rate applied to $28/hour in FY 2025-26?
The Super Guarantee rate in FY 2025-26 was 12%. An employer paid $6,639 in SG contributions per year on a $28/hour full-time (38 h/week) rate that financial year.
How does $28/hour in FY 2025-26 compare to 2025-26?
A $28/hour rate produced the same take-home in FY 2025-26 as it does in FY2025-26 — approximately $47,005 per year.
Nearby hourly rates (FY 2025-26)
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This page assumes 52 weeks of work per year and no salary sacrifice. To model casual loading, overtime, different weeks-per-year, or HELP repayment, open the full calculator prefilled with $28/hour and FY 2025-26.
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