Working full time at $30 an hour in Australia earns $59,280 a year before tax, based on the standard 38-hour week. After income tax and the Medicare levy, you take home $49,901: $1,919 per fortnight or $960 a week. Your employer also pays $7,114 a year into super.
$30 an hour in Australia after tax (full time)
| Per year | Per fortnight | Per week | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $59,280 | $2,280 | $1,140 |
| Income tax | $8,193 | $315 | $158 |
| Medicare levy | $1,186 | $46 | $23 |
| Take-home pay | $49,901 | $1,919 | $960 |
Assumptions: Australian resident, tax-free threshold claimed, 38 hours a week for 52 weeks (paid leave included), no HELP debt, 2026-27 rates. Overtime, penalty rates and casual loading are not included.
Your net hourly rate works out to about $25.25, because 15.8% of gross pay goes in tax and Medicare.
Part-time hours at $30 an hour
Many hourly jobs are part-time. Because the first $18,200 of income is tax-free, fewer hours mean a lower average tax rate:
| Hours per week | Gross per year | Take-home per year | Per fortnight | Per week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 hours | $23,400 | $23,320 | $897 | $448 |
| 20 hours | $31,200 | $29,631 | $1,140 | $570 |
| 25 hours | $39,000 | $35,725 | $1,374 | $687 |
| 30 hours | $46,800 | $41,602 | $1,600 | $800 |
| 38 hours | $59,280 | $49,901 | $1,919 | $960 |
These figures assume you work the same hours every week of the year and claim the tax-free threshold with this employer only.
How $30 compares with other hourly rates
| Hourly rate | Gross per year | Take-home per year | Per fortnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25 an hour | $49,400 | $43,331 | $1,667 |
| $30 an hour | $59,280 | $49,901 | $1,919 |
| $35 an hour | $69,160 | $56,509 | $2,173 |
| $40 an hour | $79,040 | $63,227 | $2,432 |
The national minimum wage is $26.44 an hour from 1 July 2026, or about $52,245 a year full time. At $30 an hour in Australia you earn about $7,035 a year more than that before tax. Many awards set higher minimums for specific roles, so check your award too.
Things that change your hourly take-home pay
- Casual loading: casual workers usually receive a 25% loading instead of paid leave, so $30 might be a base rate before loading.
- Overtime and penalty rates: extra pay is taxed at your marginal rate of about 34%.
- HELP debt: full-time pay of $59,280 is below the $69,528 repayment threshold, so no compulsory repayment.
- Second jobs: claim the tax-free threshold with one employer only.
Overtime example at $30 an hour
Many awards pay overtime at time and a half, which is $45 an hour on a $30 base rate. Five hours of overtime a week for a year adds $11,700 of gross pay. Your yearly take-home pay rises from $49,901 to $57,746, so you keep $7,845 of the extra. Overtime is not taxed at a special rate; it is simply part of your total income for the year.
Casual vs permanent at $30 an hour
If $30 is a permanent rate, you also get paid annual leave and sick leave. If you are casual, your rate usually includes a 25% loading instead, so a $30 base becomes $37.50 an hour. Working 38 hours every week at $37.50 would mean $74,100 a year and about $59,868 after tax, but casual work has no paid leave, so you only earn for the weeks you actually work.
When you compare a casual and a permanent offer, multiply the casual rate by the hours you really expect, including quiet weeks and holidays. Permanent employees also accrue paid leave and are usually paid for public holidays that fall on a normal working day, which is part of the value of a $30 permanent rate. Super is paid on top in both cases.
A fortnightly budget on $30 an hour in Australia
- Needs (50%): $960 for rent, groceries, transport and bills.
- Wants (30%): $576.
- Savings (20%): $384, or about $9,980 a year.
If your hours vary from week to week, budget on your lowest typical fortnight and treat busier weeks as a bonus for savings.
The takeaway
$30 an hour in Australia is about $59,280 a year full time and $49,901 after tax. See the details on $30 an hour is how much a year, use the Australia pay calculator, or check the official rates on the ATO website.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $30 an hour in Australia per year?
$59,280 before tax, based on a 38-hour week for 52 weeks.
How much is $30 an hour after tax per fortnight?
About $1,919 per fortnight full time, for a resident with no HELP debt.
Is $30 an hour a good wage in Australia?
It is $3.56 above the national minimum wage of $26.44 an hour that applies from 1 July 2026.
How much super do I get on $30 an hour?
About $7,114 a year full time, at the 12% super guarantee.
How much is $30 an hour in Australia part-time?
At 20 hours a week, $30 an hour is $31,200 a year before tax and about $29,631 after tax, because much of it falls under the tax-free threshold.
How much is $30 an hour in Australia per week after tax?
About $960 a week for 38 hours, or $570 for 20 hours.
Estimates for information only, not tax advice.
