$26 an Hour is How Much a Year in Australia?

$26 an hour as a salary, by hours worked

• 38 hours/week: $51,376 a year ($988 a week gross)
• 37.5 hours/week: $50,700 a year ($975 a week gross)
• 40 hours/week: $54,080 a year ($1,040 a week gross)

Take-home pay on $26 an hour (38-hour week)

• Annual take-home: $44,645
• Monthly: $3,720
• Fortnightly: $1,717
• Weekly: $859
• Effective tax rate: 13.1%
• Employer super (12%): $6,165 on top

Casual? Add 25% loading

Casual employees are generally paid a 25% loading instead of paid leave. At this rate that is about $33 an hour. Casual hours often vary, so use the casual pay calculator to model your real week.

Is $26 an hour good pay in Australia?

$26 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.