Hourly to Annual & Reverse Tax Calculator
Know your hourly rate? See what you make in a year. Know what you want in your pocket? See what salary to ask for.
Reverse Salary Calculator
Calculate required gross income from your desired take-home pay.
Required Gross Salary
Annual Gross Salary
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+ $0 Super
Weekly Gross
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Fortnightly Gross
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Monthly Gross
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Hourly Rate
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?How does it work?
This tool serves two main purposes:
- Hourly to Annual: Enter your hourly rate to see your equivalent annual salary and take-home pay.
- Reverse Tax Calculation: Enter your desired "in-hand" (net) pay, and we'll calculate the gross annual salary you need to earn to achieve that amount.
For reverse calculations, it uses a binary search algorithm to find the exact gross income that results in your target net pay, accurate to the nearest dollar.
What's included in the calculation?
- Income Tax (PAYG)
- Medicare Levy (2%)
- HECS/HELP Repayments
- Low Income Tax Offset
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert my hourly rate to an annual salary?
Simply select 'Hourly' as the frequency, enter your hourly rate (e.g., $40), and ensure 'Before Tax' is selected. The calculator will automatically determine your annual gross salary based on your working hours (default 38 hours/week).
How do I calculate gross pay from net pay?
Calculating gross pay from net pay is complex because of the progressive tax brackets in Australia. Our Reverse Tax Calculator uses an iterative algorithm to work backwards from your desired take-home amount, factoring in the 2025-26 tax rates, Medicare Levy, and HECS/HELP repayments to find the exact gross salary required.
Does this calculator include Superannuation?
Yes, the calculator determines the Base Salary required to achieve your net pay. It then calculates the Superannuation Guarantee (12% for 2025-26) on top of that gross amount to show you the total package value.
Is this accurate for the 2025-2026 financial year?
Yes, this calculator uses the legislated Stage 3 tax cuts (revised) and tax rates for the 2025-2026 financial year, including the 16%, 30%, 37%, and 45% tax brackets.
Can I use this for salary negotiation?
Absolutely. This tool is designed for salary negotiations. If you know you need $1,500 per week in your pocket to cover your expenses, simply enter that amount to see exactly what annual salary you should ask for in your interview or performance review.