$38 an hour for a standard 38-hour week is $1,444 a week, or $75,088 a year before tax. That's $439 a week more than the national minimum wage of $26.44 an hour.
$38 an hour after tax for part-time hours
| Hours per week | Before tax | Take-home per week | Take-home per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 (full-time) | $1,444 | $1,164 | $60,540 |
| 30 | $1,140 | $960 | $49,901 |
| 20 | $760 | $695 | $36,131 |
Assumes the same hours every week for a whole year, with the tax-free threshold claimed from one job.
$38 an hour as a casual
Casual employees usually get a 25% loading instead of paid leave. If $38 is your base rate, your casual rate is $47.50 an hour. For 38 hours a week that's $1,410 a week after tax. If $38 already includes the loading, use the figures above.
$38 an hour after tax with a HECS debt
With a HECS-HELP debt, your compulsory repayment is about $834 a year, leaving $1,148 a week.
Other hourly rates
- $32 an hour after tax$1,010 a week full-time
- $35 an hour after tax$1,087 a week full-time
- $40 an hour after tax$1,216 a week full-time
- $45 an hour after tax$1,345 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 $38 an hour after tax in Australia?
Working full-time (38 hours a week), $38 an hour is $75,088 a year before tax. After tax and the Medicare levy you take home $60,540 a year, $2,328 a fortnight or $1,164 a week in 2026–27.
How much is $38 an hour per year?
$38 × 38 hours × 52 weeks = $75,088 a year before tax, plus 12% super of $9,011.
What is $38 an hour after tax as a casual?
With the standard 25% casual loading, $38 becomes $47.50 an hour. Full-time casual hours would pay $1,410 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.