Per year (38 h/wk)
$49,901
FY 2026-27 · Australian resident
$30 per hour after tax in FY 2026-27
$30/hour at a 38-hour working week in the FY 2026-27 financial year gave $49,901 per year take-home, an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
Per month
$4,158
Per week
$960
Hourly (after tax)
$25.25
What was different in FY 2026-27
- Second round of cost-of-living cuts: 16% bracket drops to 15%.
- Saves up to $268 per year for most taxpayers.
- Super Guarantee rate remains at 12%.
38 vs 40 hours per week
| Scenario | Annual gross | Total tax | Take-home | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 h/week × 52 weeks | $59,280 | $9,379 | $49,901 | 15.8% |
| 40 h/week × 52 weeks | $62,400 | $10,424 | $51,976 | 16.7% |
$30/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 | $9,728 | $49,552 |
| FY 2021-22 | $9,308 | $49,972 |
| FY 2022-23 | $10,808 | $48,472 |
| FY 2023-24 | $10,808 | $48,472 |
| FY 2024-25 | $9,647 | $49,633 |
| FY 2025-26 | $9,647 | $49,633 |
| FY 2026-27 (this page) | $9,379 | $49,901 |
Also see the FY 2026-27 calculator, or the current-year $30/hour page.
Closest annual salary
$30/hour at 38 h/week annualises to $59,280, roughly a $60,000 annual salary.
See the $60,000 salary page for FY 2026-27 →Frequently asked questions
What was $30 per hour annually in FY 2026-27?
$30 per hour annualises to $59,280 at 38 hours per week, or $62,400 at 40 hours per week, across 52 weeks. The same gross regardless of financial year.
What was $30 per hour after tax in FY 2026-27?
A $30 hourly rate in FY 2026-27 left about $49,901 per year take-home at 38 h/week, or $51,976 at 40 h/week — for an Australian resident with private hospital cover.
How much tax did $30/hour earners pay in FY 2026-27?
On a $30 hourly rate at 38 h/week, total tax for FY 2026-27 was about $9,379 ($8,193 income tax plus $1,186 Medicare levy).
What Super Guarantee rate applied to $30/hour in FY 2026-27?
The Super Guarantee rate in FY 2026-27 was 12%. An employer paid $7,114 in SG contributions per year on a $30/hour full-time (38 h/week) rate that financial year.
How does $30/hour in FY 2026-27 compare to 2025-26?
A $30/hour rate gave about $268 more take-home per year in FY 2026-27 than it does in FY2025-26.
Nearby hourly rates (FY 2026-27)
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