Wage Converter Australia
Convert between hourly, daily, weekly, fortnightly, monthly and annual salary. Includes casual loading (25%), superannuation and indicative tax estimate using ATO tax brackets.
Wage Converter
Convert between hourly, daily, weekly, fortnightly, monthly and annual salary. Uses Australian standard hours (38/week).
How to Use the Wage Converter
- Select conversion type — Choose the unit you want to convert from (hourly, daily, weekly, fortnightly, monthly or annual).
- Enter your amount — The wage value in the selected unit.
- Set hours per week — Default is 38 hours (Australian standard full-time).
- Choose weeks per year — 52 weeks (no leave) or 48 weeks (with 4 weeks leave).
- Optional toggles — Apply casual loading (25%) or include superannuation.
- Click Convert — See the full salary breakdown.
Australian Standard Working Hours
The standard full-time working week in Australia is 38 hours, as defined by the Fair Work Act 2009. Most full-time employees also receive 4 weeks of annual leave, which means they work approximately 48 weeks per year.
Casual Loading
Casual employees in Australia are entitled to a 25% casual loadingon top of the base hourly rate, as compensation for not receiving paid leave entitlements such as annual leave and sick leave.
Superannuation Guarantee
Employers must pay superannuation contributions on top of your salary at the Super Guarantee rate. The current rate is 12% (2025-26 and 2026-27 financial years).
Tax Estimate
The indicative tax estimate uses the current ATO marginal tax brackets and Medicare levy (2%). Actual tax may vary based on your individual circumstances including tax offsets, deductions and other factors.
Conversion Formulas
- Annual → Hourly: Annual ÷ (hours per week × weeks per year)
- Annual → Monthly: Annual ÷ 12
- Annual → Fortnightly: Annual ÷ 26
- Annual → Weekly: Annual ÷ 52
- Annual → Daily: Annual ÷ (weeks per year × 5)
- Hourly → Annual: Hourly × hours per week × weeks per year
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert my hourly rate to annual salary?
Multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per week, then multiply by the number of weeks per year. For a standard full-time position: hourly rate × 38 hours × 52 weeks = annual salary.
What is the standard work week in Australia?
The standard full-time working week in Australia is 38 hours under the Fair Work Act 2009. Some awards or agreements may specify different hours.
What is casual loading?
Casual loading is an additional 25% paid to casual employees instead of paid leave entitlements. It is applied on top of the base hourly rate.
Does the converter include superannuation?
Yes, you can toggle superannuation on to see the employer SG contribution and total employment package. The current SG rate is 12%.
Is the tax estimate accurate?
The tax estimate uses current ATO tax brackets and Medicare levy. It is indicative only and does not account for tax offsets, deductions, HELP/HECS repayments or Medicare Levy Surcharge.