Per year (38 h/wk)
$44,377
FY 2025-26 · Australian resident current
$26 per hour after tax in FY 2025-26
$26/hour at a 38-hour working week in the FY 2025-26 financial year gave $44,377 per year take-home, an effective tax rate of 13.6%.
Per month
$3,698
Per week
$853
Hourly (after tax)
$22.46
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 | $51,376 | $6,999 | $44,377 | 13.6% |
| 40 h/week × 52 weeks | $54,080 | $7,905 | $46,175 | 14.6% |
$26/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 | $6,882 | $44,494 |
| FY 2021-22 | $6,462 | $44,914 |
| FY 2022-23 | $7,962 | $43,414 |
| FY 2023-24 | $7,962 | $43,414 |
| FY 2024-25 | $6,999 | $44,377 |
| FY 2025-26 (this page) | $6,999 | $44,377 |
| FY 2026-27 | $6,731 | $44,645 |
Also see the FY 2025-26 calculator, or the current-year $26/hour page.
Closest annual salary
$26/hour at 38 h/week annualises to $51,376, roughly a $50,000 annual salary.
See the $50,000 salary page for FY 2025-26 →Frequently asked questions
What was $26 per hour annually in FY 2025-26?
$26 per hour annualises to $51,376 at 38 hours per week, or $54,080 at 40 hours per week, across 52 weeks. The same gross regardless of financial year.
What was $26 per hour after tax in FY 2025-26?
A $26 hourly rate in FY 2025-26 left about $44,377 per year take-home at 38 h/week, or $46,175 at 40 h/week — for an Australian resident with private hospital cover.
How much tax did $26/hour earners pay in FY 2025-26?
On a $26 hourly rate at 38 h/week, total tax for FY 2025-26 was about $6,999 ($5,971 income tax plus $1,028 Medicare levy).
What Super Guarantee rate applied to $26/hour in FY 2025-26?
The Super Guarantee rate in FY 2025-26 was 12%. An employer paid $6,165 in SG contributions per year on a $26/hour full-time (38 h/week) rate that financial year.
How does $26/hour in FY 2025-26 compare to 2025-26?
A $26/hour rate produced the same take-home in FY 2025-26 as it does in FY2025-26 — approximately $44,377 per year.
Nearby hourly rates (FY 2025-26)
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