How to use the hourly rate calculator
- 1 Enter the amount.
- 2 Choose yearly salary, weekly pay or hourly rate.
- 3 Enter your hours a week, 38 for full-time.
- 4 Choose whether a salary is quoted including super.
Worked example
A $95,000 salary on a 38-hour week. That is about $48.08 an hour, $1,826.92 a week and $3,653.85 a fortnight. Your employer adds $11,400 super, so the total package is $106,400. Take-home pay is about $74,080 a year.
Hours, packages and casual loading
- Full time under the National Employment Standards is up to 38 ordinary hours a week, plus reasonable additional hours.
- Packages: a job advertised as a total package includes super; divide by 1.12 to find the base salary at 12% super.
- Casual loading of usually 25% is paid instead of leave entitlements, so compare casual and permanent rates carefully.
- 26 fortnights a year; some years have 27 pay days for fortnightly pay.
Check you are above the minimum with the Minimum Wage Calculator, then see take-home pay with the Pay Calculator.
Features
All pay periods
Hourly, weekly, fortnightly, monthly and yearly.
Super included or not
Converts a package back to base salary.
Take-home pay
After income tax and Medicare levy.
When to use it
Job ads
Compare salary and hourly jobs. See take-home pay with the Pay Calculator.
Contracting
Compare a daily or hourly rate with a salary. Check the Minimum Wage Calculator.
Part-time work
Work out the hourly rate behind a part-time salary. Add overtime with the Overtime Calculator.
Award checks
Compare with award rates. See what a raise is worth with the Pay Rise Calculator.
Related Pay and Super tasks
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert salary to hourly?
Divide the yearly salary by 52 weeks and by your weekly hours. $95,000 for 38 hours is about $48.08 an hour.
What are full-time hours?
The National Employment Standards set 38 ordinary hours a week, plus reasonable additional hours.
Is super on top of salary?
Usually. Employers must pay 12% super on top of ordinary time earnings, unless the job is advertised as a package including super.
How do I convert a package to salary?
Divide the package by 1.12. A $106,400 package is a $95,000 salary plus $11,400 super.
What about casual loading?
Casual rates include a 25% loading instead of paid leave.
How many fortnights are there?
Usually 26 a year, sometimes 27.
Is overtime included?
No. This uses ordinary hours.
Does take-home include HELP?
No. Use the pay calculator to include HELP repayments.
What is the minimum wage?
$26.44 an hour from 1 July 2026 for adults without an award.
How do contractors compare?
Contractors need about 20% to 30% more per hour to cover leave, super and time between jobs.
How do I compare a contract day rate?
Divide the day rate by 7.6 hours for an hourly figure, then allow for unpaid leave, super and gaps between contracts.
Is leave loading included?
No. Many awards add 17.5% leave loading on top of annual leave pay.
What hourly rate do I need for a salary?
Divide the salary you want by 1,976 hours (38 × 52) for full-time work.
Does part-time pay the same hourly rate?
Yes. Part-time employees get the same hourly rate as full-time staff, pro rata.
Why does my payslip show a different hourly rate?
Payslips may show ordinary hours at a base rate, with penalty rates, allowances and overtime listed separately, so the average hourly amount can differ from this simple conversion.
Results are estimates based on the official rates linked above. Confirm important figures with the issuing authority or a qualified adviser before you act on them.
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