Australia Salary Calculator
Easily estimate take home pay after income tax so you can have an idea of what to possibly expect when planning your budget
Last reviewed on January 29, 2023
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Income Before Tax
Take Home Pay
Total Tax
Average Tax Rate
$ = Australian Dollar
Income Before Tax
Income Tax
Medicare Levy
Low Income Tax Offset
Total Tax
Take Home Pay
Total Deductions
Average Tax Rate
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Summary
Enter your employment income into the salary calculator above to estimate how taxes in Australia may affect your finances. You'll then get your estimated take home pay, an estimated breakdown of your potential tax liability, and a quick summary down here so you can have a better idea of what to possibly expect when planning your budget.
This salary calculator also works as an income tax calculator for Australia, as it shows you how much income tax you have to pay based on your salary and personal details.
To learn more about , its income tax, and tax brackets, so that you can get a deeper understanding of how your budget and finances may be affected, scroll down to the detail section below!
Quick Facts about Australia
- Main Language(s):English
- Currency:Australian Dollar ($)
- Capital:Canberra
- Total Population:25,829,800
- Most Populous City:Sydney
- Time Zone(s):UTC+8, +9.5, +10
(Summer: UTC+8, +9.5, +10, +10.5, +11) - International Phone Code:+61
- Driving Side:Left
- Climate:Ranges from temperate to desert to tropical
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the income tax rate in Australia?
The individual income tax rate in Australia is progressive and ranges from 0% to 45% depending on your income for residents while it ranges from 32.5% to 45% for non-residents. This income tax calculator can help estimate your average income tax rate and your take home pay.
How many income tax brackets are there in Australia?
The income tax system in Australia has five different tax brackets for residents and three different tax brackets for non-residents. For more details, check out our detail section.
Australia Income Tax Brackets and Other Information
First off, it's important to note that the tax year is unique in Australia since it runs from July to June as opposed to running from January to December in most parts of the world. With that said, tax season in Australia runs from July 1st to October 31st as opposed to being at the start of the calendar year.
The personal income tax system in Australia is a progressive tax system. This means that your income is split into multiple brackets where lower brackets are taxed at lower rates and higher brackets are taxed at higher rates. The tax brackets are different between residents and non-residents. For residents, tax rates range from 0% to 45%.
For 2022-2023 tax year
| Taxable Income (AUD) | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| First 18,200 | 0% |
| From 18,200 to 45,000 | 19% |
| From 45,000 to 120,000 | 32.5% |
| From 120,000 to 180,000 | 37% |
| From 180,000 onwards | 45% |
Non-residents, on the other hand, are not eligible for the two lowest tax brackets and as a result, face much higher tax with rates that range from 32.5% to 45%.
For 2022-2023 tax year
| Taxable Income (AUD) | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| First 120,000 | 32.5% |
| From 120,000 to 180,000 | 37% |
| From 180,000 onwards | 45% |
However, there is some relief for non-residents classified as working holiday makers with their first $45,000 taxed at a lower rate of 15%.
A standard tax credit exists in the form of the low income tax offset (LITO). This can help to directly lower your income tax and its value varies based on your income while being completely phased out for those earning over $66,667. In other words, those earning over this threshold are ineligible for this tax credit. Additionally, this is for resident taxpayers only. Non-residents do not have access to it.
Note that the related low and middle income tax offset (LMITO) no longer exists with the 2022-2023 tax year. The last period this was active was the previous 2021-2022 tax year.
Social Security in Australia
There are technically no social security taxes in Australia, per se, but there is a medicare levy with a contribution rate of 2% imposed on residents taxpayers. Non-residents are exempt and are not required to contribute. Other exceptions exist and include such things as low income earners not having to contribute and slightly higher rates for high income earners depending on their health insurance situation.
Many companies and individuals also participate in superannuation entities and retirement savings accounts (RSAs), but contributions to these are not manadatory for employees. The tax rules surrounding these elements are highly complex. One notable aspect is that voluntary contributions are tax deductible.
Resident status and income tax in Australia
Resident taxpayers are subject to tax on worldwide income while non-resident taxpayers are subject to tax only on income derived from sources within Australia.
Individuals can be considered residents according to several definitions. One is having domicile in Australia. Another is being in Australia for at least 183 days in a year. Many exceptions exist for classifying as a non-resident and some of them include having a permanent place of abode overseas or having a usual place of abode overseas with no intention of residing in Australia.
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Disclaimer
- The content shown on this page is strictly for educational purposes only. It does not represent advice nor is it a substitute for a professional advisor.
- Estimated results are just estimates. They are not a guarantee of future results.
- While internal calculations are not rounded, all final resultant numbers are rounded normally with numbers ending in 0.5 and above being rounded up.
- Tax situations vary widely and calculations can get very complex. This salary calculator only provides a rough estimate according to the most common scenarios for standard employment income that comes from an employer. If you are self-employed, your taxes might differ.
- There may be additional deductions, credits, exemptions, allowances, reliefs, etc depending on many factors. Some factors are about your family such as the number of dependents, children, relatives, parents, etc. Other factors may include mortgage payments, property depreciation, charitible donations, additional voluntary retirement contributions, etc. Whether or not you are handicapped and/or disabled may also sometimes be an additional factor.
- Depending on region and jurisdiction, salary bonuses may be treated and taxed differently from standard salary.
- Calculators from other sites may show slightly different numbers due to different deductions/credits being included or they are based on data from a different year.
- Generally, we review changes once a year since tax codes usually change once a year. If you notice a major miscalculation or error with our salary calculator (most likely caused by a typo somewhere), feel free to direct message us on twitter and let us know. However, if you have specific questions about your own personal situation, please consult a licensed tax professional.
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