How to use the pay rise calculator
- 1 Enter your current salary before tax.
- 2 Enter the pay rise as a percentage.
- 3 Read your new salary.
- 4 Compare take-home pay a fortnight before and after.
Worked example
An employee on $85,000 gets a 4% pay rise. The new salary is $88,400, an extra $3,400. After tax and Medicare, take-home rises by about $89 a fortnight, or $2,312 a year, and employer super goes up by $408.
Is your rise really a rise?
A pay rise only increases your living standard if it beats inflation. Compare it with the latest consumer price index from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
- You keep most of it: at the 30% bracket plus 2% Medicare levy, you keep 68 cents of each extra dollar, less if you repay HELP.
- Super goes up too: your employer pays 12% super on the higher salary.
- Watch thresholds: crossing $105,000 single income without hospital cover brings the Medicare levy surcharge.
See your new payslip with the Pay Calculator, and the higher HELP repayment with the HELP Repayment Calculator.
Features
Fortnightly take-home
Before and after the rise.
Real gain
Extra take-home a year after tax.
Tax share
How much of the rise goes in tax.
Super
Extra employer super at 12%.
When to use it
Performance reviews
Check what a rise is worth. See your new payslip with the Pay Calculator.
Negotiating
Compare a percentage with a dollar offer. See HELP with the HELP Repayment Calculator.
Job offers
See the real gain of a new salary. Compare with the Bonus Tax Calculator.
Inflation
Compare the rise with CPI. Put some into super with the Salary Sacrifice Calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I work out a pay rise percentage?
Divide the increase by your old salary and multiply by 100. A rise from $80,000 to $84,000 is 5%.
How much of my pay rise will I keep?
On income between $45,000 and $135,000, you keep about 68 cents of every extra dollar after tax and the Medicare levy. Above $135,000 it is about 61 cents.
Is my pay rise above inflation?
Compare it with the Consumer Price Index from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. If it is lower, your real pay has fallen.
Does super go up with a pay rise?
Yes. Super guarantee is 12% of ordinary time earnings, so a higher salary means more super.
What is the annual wage review?
The Fair Work Commission reviews award and minimum wages every year, with changes usually starting on 1 July.
Can a pay rise reduce my benefits?
It can affect Family Tax Benefit, Child Care Subsidy and HELP repayments.
Is a pay rise taxed at a higher rate?
Only income above each threshold is taxed at the higher rate, so a rise always increases take-home pay.
Should I ask for a rise?
Research market rates for your role, show your results and ask your manager for a meeting with a clear number in mind.
Is the salary package the same as base salary?
No. Packages often include super. Check whether an offer is base salary plus super or a total package.
Does this include HELP?
No. Use the tax refund or pay calculator to include HELP repayments.
How often should I get a pay rise?
Many employers review pay once a year. If your pay has not changed for more than a year while your role has grown, it is reasonable to ask.
Does a pay rise change my tax withholding?
Yes. Your employer withholds more tax from the higher pay automatically using the ATO tax tables.
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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