How do I convert my fortnightly pay to annual?

Multiply your fortnightly gross pay by 26, because there are 26 fortnights in a year. For example, $1,500 a fortnight is $1,500 x 26 = $39,000 a year. From that annual figure you can work out any other frequency: monthly is annual divided by 12, weekly is annual divided by 52, and hourly is annual divided by your ordinary hours times 52. These are gross figures, before tax and super.

Is this before or after tax?

Before tax. This tool converts gross pay only — the amount before income tax, the Medicare levy, any HECS-HELP repayment and superannuation are taken out. Your take-home (net) pay will always be lower than the figures shown here. To see what actually lands in your account, use a take-home pay or tax calculator.

How many hours is full-time in Australia?

Full-time is commonly 38 ordinary hours a week under the National Employment Standards, which set the maximum ordinary weekly hours for a full-time employee at 38. Some awards and agreements spread those hours differently or average them over a roster cycle, but 38 is the standard used for most hourly conversions. Change the hours field if your ordinary week is different.

Pay Frequency Converter

Convert any pay amount between hourly, weekly, fortnightly, monthly and annual in one step — all gross, before tax and super.

Last verified: 5 May 2026

How do I convert my pay between frequencies?

Convert everything through an annual figure first. Hourly × hours × 52, weekly × 52, fortnightly × 26, monthly × 12 all give the yearly amount. Then divide that annual figure: ÷12 for monthly, ÷26 for fortnightly, ÷52 for weekly, and ÷(hours×52) for hourly. These are gross amounts — before tax, Medicare and super. Source: indicative arithmetic (52-week year).

Worked example. $1,500 a fortnight × 26 = $39,000 a year. That is $3,250 a month, $750 a week, and about $19.74 an hour on a 38-hour week. Remember these are gross — your take-home pay after tax and super will be lower.

General information and estimates only — not financial, tax, or legal advice. Always verify with a licensed adviser or the ATO.

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