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Casual Pay Calculator Australia

See how casual loading lifts your hourly rate, and what your take-home pay looks like across a typical week.

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Short answer

Casual employees usually receive a 25% loading instead of paid leave, so a $28 base rate becomes $35 an hour and the $26.44 national minimum wage becomes about $33.05. Your take-home pay then depends on PAYG tax above $18,200, the 2% Medicare levy and any HELP/STSL repayment.

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Casual hourly rate

$35.00

incl. 25% loading

Weekly gross

$1,050

Annual gross (if steady)

$54,600

Estimated annual take-home

$46,789

Casual loading replaces paid leave - you generally do not accrue annual or personal leave. Penalty rates depend on your award or agreement. Check Fair Work for your minimum rates.

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General information only. This is an estimate and not tax, legal, financial or migration advice. Results may differ from your employer's payroll, the ATO or your final assessment. Casual loading and penalty rates depend on your award or agreement - this tool uses an example loading. Always check official sources or a qualified professional.

What casual loading is for

Casual loading replaces paid annual and personal (sick) leave, which casuals generally do not accrue. The exact percentage depends on your award or agreement - 25% is common but not universal.

Penalty rates and overtime

Casuals may also receive penalty rates for weekends, evenings and public holidays, and overtime in some awards. Use the overtime and penalty rate calculator and check Fair Work for your minimums.

Frequently asked questions

Do casuals get super?+

Yes - eligible casual employees receive 12% Super Guarantee on their ordinary time earnings, the same as other employees.

Is casual loading taxed?+

Yes. Casual loading is part of your gross pay and is taxed like the rest of your wages.

Can I be made permanent?+

Regular, ongoing casuals may have a pathway to permanent employment under casual conversion rules. Check Fair Work for current eligibility.

General information only. This is an estimate and not tax, legal, financial or migration advice. Results may differ from your employer's payroll, the ATO or your final assessment. Casual loading and penalty rates depend on your award or agreement - this tool uses an example loading. Always check official sources or a qualified professional.
Sources & methodology

Last updated 13 August 2026. Figures use the 2026-27 financial year.

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