Per year (38 h/wk)
$38,960
FY 2025-26 · Australian resident current
$22 per hour after tax in FY 2025-26
$22/hour at a 38-hour working week in the FY 2025-26 financial year gave $38,960 per year take-home, an effective tax rate of 10.4%.
Per month
$3,247
Per week
$749
Hourly (after tax)
$19.72
What was different in FY 2025-26
- Brackets unchanged from FY24-25.
- Super Guarantee rate reaches 12% (the final legislated step).
- New marginal HELP repayment thresholds in force.
38 vs 40 hours per week
| Scenario | Annual gross | Total tax | Take-home | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 h/week × 52 weeks | $43,472 | $4,512 | $38,960 | 10.4% |
| 40 h/week × 52 weeks | $45,760 | $5,118 | $40,642 | 11.2% |
$22/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 | $4,529 | $38,943 |
| FY 2021-22 | $4,109 | $39,363 |
| FY 2022-23 | $5,270 | $38,202 |
| FY 2023-24 | $5,270 | $38,202 |
| FY 2024-25 | $4,512 | $38,960 |
| FY 2025-26 (this page) | $4,512 | $38,960 |
| FY 2026-27 | $4,259 | $39,213 |
Also see the FY 2025-26 calculator, or the current-year $22/hour page.
Closest annual salary
$22/hour at 38 h/week annualises to $43,472, roughly a $45,000 annual salary.
See the $45,000 salary page for FY 2025-26 →Frequently asked questions
What was $22 per hour annually in FY 2025-26?
$22 per hour annualises to $43,472 at 38 hours per week, or $45,760 at 40 hours per week, across 52 weeks. The same gross regardless of financial year.
What was $22 per hour after tax in FY 2025-26?
A $22 hourly rate in FY 2025-26 left about $38,960 per year take-home at 38 h/week, or $40,642 at 40 h/week — for an Australian resident with private hospital cover.
How much tax did $22/hour earners pay in FY 2025-26?
On a $22 hourly rate at 38 h/week, total tax for FY 2025-26 was about $4,512 ($3,642 income tax plus $869 Medicare levy).
What Super Guarantee rate applied to $22/hour in FY 2025-26?
The Super Guarantee rate in FY 2025-26 was 12%. An employer paid $5,217 in SG contributions per year on a $22/hour full-time (38 h/week) rate that financial year.
How does $22/hour in FY 2025-26 compare to 2025-26?
A $22/hour rate produced the same take-home in FY 2025-26 as it does in FY2025-26 — approximately $38,960 per year.
Nearby hourly rates (FY 2025-26)
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