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How to use the Australia Salary After Tax Calculator
- 1Enter your annual salary (tick the box if it is a package including super).
- 2Choose weekly, fortnightly or monthly pay.
- 3See income tax, Medicare levy, take-home pay and the super your employer pays.
How Australian income tax works
Residents pay no tax on the first $18,200 of income. From 1 July 2026 the next bracket is taxed at 15% (down from 16%), then 30%, 37% and 45% on higher income. Most people also pay the 2% Medicare levy, and lower earners get the low income tax offset of up to $700.
Employers must pay super guarantee of 12% of your ordinary earnings on top of your salary, unless your pay is quoted as a package that already includes super.
Salary after tax in Australia
Frequently asked questions
What is the tax-free threshold in Australia?
$18,200 for residents. With the low income tax offset, you effectively pay no income tax up to about $22,575 (2026–27).
Is the Medicare levy included?
Yes, the calculator includes the 2% Medicare levy with the low-income reduction. It does not include the Medicare levy surcharge for higher earners without private hospital cover.