$25 an hour for a standard 38-hour week is $950 a week, or $49,400 a year before tax. That's below the national minimum wage of $26.44 an hour from 1 July 2026, which applies to most adult employees.
$25 an hour after tax for part-time hours
| Hours per week | Before tax | Take-home per week | Take-home per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 (full-time) | $950 | $833 | $43,331 |
| 30 | $750 | $687 | $35,725 |
| 20 | $500 | $491 | $25,530 |
Assumes the same hours every week for a whole year, with the tax-free threshold claimed from one job.
$25 an hour as a casual
Casual employees usually get a 25% loading instead of paid leave. If $25 is your base rate, your casual rate is $31.25 an hour. For 38 hours a week that's $991 a week after tax. If $25 already includes the loading, use the figures above.
$25 an hour after tax with a HECS debt
At this rate full-time you earn under the $69,528 HELP threshold, so there are no compulsory HECS repayments.
Other hourly rates
See every rate on the hourly rate after tax page, or enter any amount in the pay calculator.
Common questions
How much is $25 an hour after tax in Australia?
Working full-time (38 hours a week), $25 an hour is $49,400 a year before tax. After tax and the Medicare levy you take home $43,331 a year, $1,667 a fortnight or $833 a week in 2026–27.
How much is $25 an hour per year?
$25 × 38 hours × 52 weeks = $49,400 a year before tax, plus 12% super of $5,928.
What is $25 an hour after tax as a casual?
With the standard 25% casual loading, $25 becomes $31.25 an hour. Full-time casual hours would pay $991 a week after tax, but casuals don't get paid leave.
Source: ATO resident tax rates 2026–27. Minimum wage: Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review 2026.