$30 an hour for a standard 38-hour week is $1,140 a week, or $59,280 a year before tax. That's $135 a week more than the national minimum wage of $26.44 an hour.
$30 an hour after tax for part-time hours
| Hours per week | Before tax | Take-home per week | Take-home per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 (full-time) | $1,140 | $960 | $49,901 |
| 30 | $900 | $800 | $41,602 |
| 20 | $600 | $570 | $29,631 |
Assumes the same hours every week for a whole year, with the tax-free threshold claimed from one job.
$30 an hour as a casual
Casual employees usually get a 25% loading instead of paid leave. If $30 is your base rate, your casual rate is $37.50 an hour. For 38 hours a week that's $1,151 a week after tax. If $30 already includes the loading, use the figures above.
$30 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
- $25 an hour after tax$833 a week full-time
- $28 an hour after tax$909 a week full-time
- $32 an hour after tax$1,010 a week full-time
- $35 an hour after tax$1,087 a week full-time
See every rate on the hourly rate after tax page, or enter any amount in the pay calculator.
Common questions
How much is $30 an hour after tax in Australia?
Working full-time (38 hours a week), $30 an hour is $59,280 a year before tax. After tax and the Medicare levy you take home $49,901 a year, $1,919 a fortnight or $960 a week in 2026–27.
How much is $30 an hour per year?
$30 × 38 hours × 52 weeks = $59,280 a year before tax, plus 12% super of $7,114.
What is $30 an hour after tax as a casual?
With the standard 25% casual loading, $30 becomes $37.50 an hour. Full-time casual hours would pay $1,151 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.