Minimum wage 2026 after tax: $26.44 an hour in your pocket
The National Minimum Wage rose 4.75% on 1 July. Here is what it pays after tax, weekly, fortnightly and yearly.
Australia's National Minimum Wage rose 4.75% from 1 July 2026, to $26.44 an hour or $1,004.90 for a 38-hour week (Study Australia). That's ahead of inflation, which was 3.5% in July.
Full time, after tax
| Pay cycle | Gross | Tax withheld | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | $1,004.90 | $139 | $865.90 |
| Fortnightly | $2,009.80 | $278 | $1,731.80 |
| Monthly | $4,354.57 | $602 | $3,752.57 |
| Yearly (weekly pays) | $52,254.80 | $7,228 | $45,026.80 |
Resident claiming the tax-free threshold, no HELP debt, using ATO withholding formulas for 2026–27. Your employer also pays 12% super on top, about $120.59 a week.
Part time
| Hours a week | Gross | Tax | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 hours | $396.60 | $5 | $391.60 |
| 20 hours | $528.80 | $25 | $503.80 |
| 25 hours | $661 | $57 | $604 |
| 30 hours | $793.20 | $81 | $712.20 |
| 38 hours | $1,004.72 | $139 | $865.72 |
$26.44 multiplied by hours worked. The official full-time weekly rate is $1,004.90.
At 15 or 20 hours a week you pay little or no tax, because your weekly pay sits near the tax-free threshold.
Casual and award rates
Casuals get a 25% loading instead of paid leave, taking the minimum to $33.05 an hour. Many jobs are covered by an award with a higher minimum, and delivery workers have their own minimum standards from 17 August 2026. Check your award with the Fair Work Ombudsman's pay tool.
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