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Salary Comparison Calculator

Compare two salaries or job offers side by side — take-home pay after tax, Medicare, HECS and super for each, and the real after-tax difference per year and per week.

Updated 2026-27 FYReviewed 24 July 2026Built in AustraliaData stays on your deviceATO sourced data

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

How do I compare two job offers fairly?
Compare take-home pay, not gross salary. A higher headline number can shrink once you account for whether super is included in the package, HECS repayments (which step up with income), and Medicare. This calculator applies the same tax settings to both offers so the difference you see is the real after-tax gap per year and per week.
Should I compare salaries including or excluding super?
Always convert both offers to the same basis first. If one offer is quoted as a package (super included) and the other as base plus super, tick 'Package includes super' for the package offer — the calculator strips the 12% guarantee out so both columns compare base salaries and show super separately.

How this calculator works

This salary comparison calculator uses the latest data from official Australian government sources to provide accurate results. All calculations are performed in your browser — your data never leaves your device.

Updated for the 2026-27 financial year (1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027).

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.

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