Per year (38 h/wk)
$41,749
FY2025-26 · Australian resident
$24 per hour after tax in Australia
$24/hour at a 38-hour working week gives you $41,749 per year take-home, an effective tax rate of 12.0%.
Per month
$3,479
Per week
$803
Hourly (after tax)
$21.13
38 vs 40 hours per week
Australia's full-time standard is 38 hours per week, but many contracts use 40. Here's how that extra 2 hours changes the maths for a $24/hour rate.
| Scenario | Annual gross | Total tax | Take-home | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 h/week × 52 weeks | $47,424 | $5,675 | $41,749 | 12.0% |
| 40 h/week × 52 weeks | $49,920 | $6,511 | $43,409 | 13.0% |
Pay breakdown (38 h/week)
| Period | Gross | Tax | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | $47,424 | $5,675 | $41,749 |
| Month | $3,952 | $473 | $3,479 |
| Fortnight | $1,824 | $218 | $1,606 |
| Week | $912 | $109 | $803 |
| Day (8h) | $182 | $22 | $161 |
| Hour | $24.00 | $2.87 | $21.13 |
$24/hour across financial years
At 38 h/week × 52 weeks. Gross is constant; take-home differs due to bracket, LITO, Medicare and super rate changes.
| Financial year | Total tax | Take-home |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2020-21 | $5,503 | $41,921 |
| FY 2021-22 | $5,083 | $42,341 |
| FY 2022-23 | $6,540 | $40,884 |
| FY 2023-24 | $6,540 | $40,884 |
| FY 2024-25 | $5,675 | $41,749 |
| FY 2025-26 (this page) | $5,675 | $41,749 |
| FY 2026-27 | $5,407 | $42,017 |
Closest annual salary
$24/hour at 38 h/week annualises to $47,424, roughly a $45,000 annual salary.
See the $45,000 salary page →Frequently asked questions
How much is $24 an hour annually in Australia?
$24 per hour is approximately $47,424 per year at 38 hours per week (the Australian full-time standard), or $49,920 at 40 hours per week, across 52 weeks.
What is $24 per hour after tax?
A $24 hourly rate in FY2025-26 leaves about $41,749 per year take-home at 38 h/week, or $43,409 at 40 h/week — after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, for an Australian resident with private hospital cover.
How much tax do I pay on $24 an hour?
On a $24 hourly rate at 38 h/week, total tax for FY2025-26 is about $5,675 ($4,727 income tax plus $948 Medicare levy).
What is $24 per hour weekly?
Before tax, $24 per hour at 38 h/week is $912 per week. After tax, weekly take-home is about $803.
Is $24 per hour a good rate in Australia?
$24 per hour is near the Australian national minimum wage. Casual workers in retail, hospitality, and entry-level roles commonly earn in this range. Annualised at 38 h/week, it works out to about $47,424 gross.
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