Hourly to Salary Calculator
Convert your hourly rate to annual salary or vice versa. Based on standard 38-hour Australian work week.
Convert your hourly rate to annual salary, or see what your salary works out to per hour. Based on the standard Australian 38-hour work week.
- Standard full-time hours: 38 per week (National Employment Standards)
- Casual employees typically receive a 25% loading in lieu of leave entitlements
- Part-time hours are pro-rata — adjust the hours per week accordingly
- The national minimum wage is $24.10/hour ($915.90/week) from 1 July 2025
Disclaimer
This calculator provides estimates for general information purposes only. Results should not be relied upon as professional financial, tax, or legal advice. Tax rates and thresholds are based on publicly available ATO data and may change. Always consult a qualified tax agent or financial adviser for advice specific to your circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Hourly to Salary?
An hourly to salary converter translates between different pay formats — from hourly rates to weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or annual salary, and vice versa. It's based on the standard Australian 38-hour full-time work week.
How this calculator works
The conversion uses the National Employment Standards (NES) standard of 38 hours per week. To convert hourly to annual: multiply by 38 hours × 52 weeks = 1,976 hours per year. For example, $35/hour × 1,976 = $69,160 annual salary. The calculator also shows your take-home pay after income tax, Medicare levy, and super at each pay period. For part-time workers, adjust the hours per week. The national minimum wage from 1 July 2025 is $24.10/hour ($915.90/week) for a full-time adult employee.
Standard Hours Conversion
Full-time = 38 hours/week × 52 weeks = 1,976 hours/year (the NES standard). Part-time varies. Annual conversion: hourly × 1,976. Weekly: hourly × 38. Fortnightly: × 76. Monthly: × ~165 (1,976÷12). Casuals usually quoted base rate + 25% loading separately.
Minimum Wage 2025-26
National minimum wage from 1 July 2025: $24.10/hour for adults. Junior rates apply for under-21s (% of adult rate based on age). Apprentice and trainee rates are set separately. Modern Awards may specify higher minimums for particular industries (e.g. nursing, construction). Always check the relevant award via the Fair Work Ombudsman pay tool.
Salary Sacrifice and Package Confusion
'Salary $80k + super' = you receive $80k cash + employer pays $9,600 SG on top. 'Total package $90k' or 'TFR $90k' = $80,357 cash + $9,643 super included in the package. The difference is ~$10k confusion. Always clarify in offer letters — government and senior corporate roles tend to quote package; entry-mid quote ex-super.
Calculating True Hourly Rate
Real hourly rate divides full annual COMPENSATION by hours worked. Salary $80k + 12% super + 4 weeks paid leave + 10 days sick + 10 public holidays. Annual effective compensation: ~$95k. Annual hours worked: ~1,650 (1976 minus leave). Real hourly: ~$58. Many salaried workers underestimate their effective hourly rate.
Official Sources
All calculations are performed in your browser — your data never leaves your device. Results are for general guidance only and should not be considered professional financial advice.
Built and maintained by Konstantin Iakovlev. Data sourced from the ATO and official Australian government sources.