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Australian Tax Calculator

Calculate your take-home pay for FY2026–27. Covers residents, non-residents, and Working Holiday Makers (417/462) — with the correct tax rates for your visa type.

Rates: ATO FY2026–27 · LITO included · Medicare levy 2% (residents only) · WHM 15% flat rate · SGC 12%

1. Your tax residency type

This is determined by your circumstances, not just your visa. Most long-term visa holders are Australian residents for tax purposes.

Student visa (500) note: Most student visa holders qualify as Australian residents for tax purposes if they have been (or intend to be) in Australia for 6+ months. Select Australian Resident above.

2. Your income

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Quick:

Estimated take-home pay

$40,405.15

per year

$777.02/wk

$1,554.04/fortnight

Gross income

$45,000.00

Total tax paid

−$4,594.85

Effective rate

10.2%

Super on top (+12%)

+$5,400.00

Tax breakdown

Gross income$45,000.00
Income tax (before offsets)-$4,019.85
Low Income Tax Offset (LITO)+$325.00
Medicare Levy (2%)-$900.00
Net tax payable-$4,594.85
Take-home pay$40,405.15

Superannuation (12% SGC): Your employer must also pay $5,400.00/yr in super on top of your salary. This goes into your super fund — not your take-home pay. You can claim it back via DASP when you leave Australia (on a working visa).

Notes for Australian Resident

Tax-free threshold of $18,200 applies — no tax on the first $18,200 earned.

Low Income Tax Offset (LITO) reduces your tax by up to $700 if you earn under $37,500.

Medicare Levy of 2% applies. Low-income earners may be exempt — check ato.gov.au.

Lodge a tax return by 31 October each year (or later if using a tax agent).

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Data sources & accuracy: Tax rates sourced from ATO individual income tax rates for FY2026–27 (ato.gov.au). LITO per ATO tax offset tables. SGC rate 12% per the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992. This calculator provides estimates only — your actual tax depends on deductions, offsets, HECS-HELP debt, and other factors. Not tax advice. FairLanding ABN 34 583 311 963.