$21 an Hour is How Much a Year in Australia?

$21 an hour as a salary, by hours worked

• 38 hours/week: $41,496 a year ($798 a week gross)
• 37.5 hours/week: $40,950 a year ($788 a week gross)
• 40 hours/week: $43,680 a year ($840 a week gross)

Take-home pay on $21 an hour (38-hour week)

• Annual take-home: $37,672
• Monthly: $3,139
• Fortnightly: $1,449
• Weekly: $724
• Effective tax rate: 9.2%
• Employer super (12%): $4,980 on top

Casual? Add 25% loading

Casual employees are generally paid a 25% loading instead of paid leave. At this rate that is about $26 an hour. Casual hours often vary, so use the casual pay calculator to model your real week.

Is $21 an hour good pay in Australia?

$21 an hour is below the national minimum wage of $26.44 an hour that applies from 1 July 2026, so it can only lawfully be paid in limited cases (for example junior rates, apprentice rates or supported wages). From 1 July 2026 the national minimum wage is $26.44 an hour ($1,004.90 for a 38-hour week) - see our minimum wage guide for the details and source.