$30 an hour, working full-time (38 hours per week) in Australia, equals approximately $59,280 per year in gross income. After tax, your take-home pay is approximately $48,387 per year — or around $1,861 per fortnight.
From Hourly Rate to Annual Salary
| Working hours | Annual gross |
|---|---|
| 38 hours/week × 52 weeks | $59,280 |
| 40 hours/week × 52 weeks | $62,400 |
Take-Home Pay at $59,280 (38-hour week)
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Gross annual | $59,280 |
| Income tax | ~$9,757 |
| Medicare levy | ~$1,186 |
| Total tax | ~$10,943 |
| Net take-home (annual) | ~$48,337 |
| Monthly | ~$4,028 |
| Fortnightly | ~$1,859 |
| Weekly | ~$930 |
Minimal LITO applies (approximately $36 at $59,280). Figures are estimates for a resident taxpayer with no HECS debt.
HECS-HELP
At $59,280, your income is above the HECS repayment threshold of $54,435. The approximate repayment rate is 1.0%:
$59,280 × 1.0% = ~$593 per year (if you have a HECS debt).
With HECS debt, take-home reduces to approximately $47,744.
Employer Super
Your employer also contributes 12% super (~$7,114/year) on top of your wage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is $30 an hour a good wage in Australia? $30/hour ($59,280/year) is a solid wage — above median for many part-time workers and typical for experienced retail supervisors, aged care workers, and entry-level tradespeople. It is slightly below the full-time median salary (~$72,000/year).
What is $30 an hour as a fortnightly wage? At 38 hours/week: $30 × 38 = $1,140/week × 2 = $2,280 fortnightly (gross). After tax, take-home is approximately $1,859 per fortnight.
This article provides general tax information for FY2025–26. Figures are estimates based on standard resident tax rates. For advice tailored to your situation, speak with a registered tax agent. Find one through the Tax Practitioners Board register.