$24 an Hour is How Much a Year in Australia?

$24 an hour as a salary, by hours worked

• 38 hours/week: $47,424 a year ($912 a week gross)
• 37.5 hours/week: $46,800 a year ($900 a week gross)
• 40 hours/week: $49,920 a year ($960 a week gross)

Take-home pay on $24 an hour (38-hour week)

• Annual take-home: $42,017
• Monthly: $3,501
• Fortnightly: $1,616
• Weekly: $808
• Effective tax rate: 11.4%
• Employer super (12%): $5,691 on top

Casual? Add 25% loading

Casual employees are generally paid a 25% loading instead of paid leave. At this rate that is about $30 an hour. Casual hours often vary, so use the casual pay calculator to model your real week.

Is $24 an hour good pay in Australia?

$24 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.