How do I calculate my take-home pay in Australia?

To calculate your take-home pay, start with your gross salary and subtract income tax (based on ATO tax brackets for 2025-26), the 2% Medicare levy, any HECS-HELP compulsory repayments, and the Medicare levy surcharge if applicable. The remainder is your net (after-tax) pay. Superannuation is paid by your employer on top of your salary and does not reduce your take-home pay.

What are the Australian tax brackets for 2025-26?

For 2025-26, Australian resident tax brackets are: $0-$18,200 at 0% (tax-free threshold), $18,201-$45,000 at 16%, $45,001-$135,000 at 30%, $135,001-$190,000 at 37%, and income above $190,000 at 45%. A 2% Medicare levy also applies to your total taxable income.

What is the Medicare levy surcharge?

The Medicare levy surcharge (MLS) is an additional tax of 1% to 1.5% paid by Australian taxpayers who earn above $101,000 (singles) or $202,000 (families) and do not have an appropriate level of private hospital insurance. The base rate is 1% for singles earning $101,001-$118,000, 1.25% for $118,001-$158,000, and 1.5% for incomes above $158,000.

How much super does my employer pay?

For 2025-26, employers must contribute 12% of your ordinary time earnings to your superannuation fund. This is called the Superannuation Guarantee (SG). Super is paid on top of your salary — it does not come out of your take-home pay. The maximum super contribution base is $65,070 per quarter.

Does HECS-HELP come out of my pay?

Yes. If you have a HECS-HELP debt and your repayment income is above the minimum threshold ($54,435 for 2025-26), your employer is required to withhold compulsory repayments from your pay. The rate ranges from 1% to 10% of your total income depending on how much you earn. You must notify your employer using a Tax File Number declaration if you have a HELP debt.

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What's my take-home pay on $X in Australia?

Take-home pay = gross − income tax − 2% Medicare levy − optional HECS (1-10%) − MLS (if no private cover). 2025-26 resident brackets: nil to $18,200; 16% to $45,000; 30% to $135,000; 37% to $190,000; 45% above. Super (12%) is paid by your employer on top. Source: Australian Taxation Office.

Net pay by salary (2025-26, incl. Medicare, no HECS). $60k → $50,012 (22.8% effective). $80k → $63,612. $100k → $77,212. $120k → $90,812. $150k → $110,162 (26.6%). $200k → $139,862 (30.1%). Weekly: divide by 52. Fortnightly: divide by 26. Add HECS if you have a student debt: 1% kicks in at $54,435, 10% at $159,664+ of repayment income.

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