AUD 49,301 per year
Employing in Australia
Key employment information for hiring and managing employees in Australia.
Minimum Wage
AUD 49,301
per year
Employer costs
~19% – 21.85%
of salary
Employee costs
~2%
of salary
Minimum Wage
Employer costs
- Superannuation: 12%
- Payroll Tax: 4% – 6.85%
- Workers Comp Insurance: 3%
Employee costs
- Medicare Levy: 2%
Taxes
Estimated employer contributions of approximately 19% – 21.85%, and employee contributions of approximately 2% of gross salary, covering mandatory social contributions and insurance.
Employee Taxes
Resident
0%
A$0 – A$18,200
16%
A$18,201 – A$45,000
30%
A$45,001 – A$135,000
37%
A$135,001 – A$190,000
45%
A$190,001+
Non-Resident
30%
A$0 – A$135,000
37%
A$135,001 – A$190,000
45%
A$190,001+
45%
A$9,999,999+
45%
A$9,999,999+
Working Holiday Maker
15%
A$0 – A$45,000
30%
A$45,001 – A$135,000
37%
A$135,001 – A$190,000
45%
A$190,001+
45%
A$9,999,999+
Student
0%
A$0 – A$18,200
16%
A$18,201 – A$45,000
30%
A$45,001 – A$135,000
37%
A$135,001 – A$190,000
45%
A$190,001+
- Medicare Levy 2%
Employer Taxes & Contributions
Estimated Employer Cost
~19% – 21.85%
Superannuation
12%
Payroll Tax
4% – 6.85%
Workers Comp Insurance
3%
Working hours
Working hours per week
38 hours per week
Leave
Annual leave
20 days per year
Personal/Carer's leave
10 days per year. Medical certificate required
Public holidays in Australia
New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Australia Day
2026-01-26
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Easter Monday
2026-04-06
Anzac Day
2026-04-25
Christmas Day
2026-12-25
St. Stephen's Day
2026-12-28
Termination
Notice period
7 days minimum (7 days during probation)
