Per year (38 h/wk)
$49,633
FY2025-26 · Australian resident
$30 per hour after tax in Australia
$30/hour at a 38-hour working week gives you $49,633 per year take-home, an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
Per month
$4,136
Per week
$954
Hourly (after tax)
$25.12
38 vs 40 hours per week
Australia's full-time standard is 38 hours per week, but many contracts use 40. Here's how that extra 2 hours changes the maths for a $30/hour rate.
| Scenario | Annual gross | Total tax | Take-home | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 h/week × 52 weeks | $59,280 | $9,647 | $49,633 | 16.3% |
| 40 h/week × 52 weeks | $62,400 | $10,692 | $51,708 | 17.1% |
Pay breakdown (38 h/week)
| Period | Gross | Tax | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | $59,280 | $9,647 | $49,633 |
| Month | $4,940 | $804 | $4,136 |
| Fortnight | $2,280 | $371 | $1,909 |
| Week | $1,140 | $186 | $954 |
| Day (8h) | $228 | $37 | $191 |
| Hour | $30.00 | $4.88 | $25.12 |
$30/hour across financial years
At 38 h/week × 52 weeks. Gross is constant; take-home differs due to bracket, LITO, Medicare and super rate changes.
| Financial year | Total tax | Take-home |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2020-21 | $9,728 | $49,552 |
| FY 2021-22 | $9,308 | $49,972 |
| FY 2022-23 | $10,808 | $48,472 |
| FY 2023-24 | $10,808 | $48,472 |
| FY 2024-25 | $9,647 | $49,633 |
| FY 2025-26 (this page) | $9,647 | $49,633 |
| FY 2026-27 | $9,379 | $49,901 |
Closest annual salary
$30/hour at 38 h/week annualises to $59,280, roughly a $60,000 annual salary.
See the $60,000 salary page →Frequently asked questions
How much is $30 an hour annually in Australia?
$30 per hour is approximately $59,280 per year at 38 hours per week (the Australian full-time standard), or $62,400 at 40 hours per week, across 52 weeks.
What is $30 per hour after tax?
A $30 hourly rate in FY2025-26 leaves about $49,633 per year take-home at 38 h/week, or $51,708 at 40 h/week — after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, for an Australian resident with private hospital cover.
How much tax do I pay on $30 an hour?
On a $30 hourly rate at 38 h/week, total tax for FY2025-26 is about $9,647 ($8,461 income tax plus $1,186 Medicare levy).
What is $30 per hour weekly?
Before tax, $30 per hour at 38 h/week is $1,140 per week. After tax, weekly take-home is about $954.
Is $30 per hour a good rate in Australia?
$30 per hour is within the typical band for skilled trades, administrative roles, and mid-level professionals in Australia. Annualised at 38 h/week, it's about $59,280 gross — roughly the median full-time income.
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