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Job Offer Comparison Calculator Australia

A higher salary is not always the better offer. Compare two roles after tax, super, commute cost and lost commute time.

Written and checked by , Founder and EditorPublished Updated Figures checked against ATO and Fair Work sources.
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Short answer

Compare offers after tax, not on the headline. This tool nets PAYG tax, the 2% Medicare levy, 12% super, bonuses and commute costs, then shows which role leaves more in your pocket. An offer $10,000 higher but quoted including super can end up behind once the fund takes its share.

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Offer A

Offer B

Offer A

Take-home after commute

$72,010

Super $11,400 - real hourly value $39.28

Offer B

Take-home after commute

$67,480

Super $11,250 - real hourly value $34.36

Offer A leaves you better off after tax and commute costs - about $4,530 more a year in your pocket. Check the super, leave and bonus terms before you commit.

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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. Always check official sources or a qualified professional.

What really decides it

Tax, whether each salary is plus or including super, commute cost and travel time can swing a comparison by thousands a year. A role paying $10,000 more but quoted 'including super' with a long commute may not be ahead.

Questions to ask before you accept

  • Is the salary plus or including super?
  • What is the bonus structure and is it guaranteed?
  • How many days in the office, and what is the commute?
  • What leave and flexibility apply?

Frequently asked questions

Does it account for super?+

Yes - tick 'includes super' on either offer and the comparison adjusts the cash salary and tax accordingly.

How is real hourly value worked out?+

We add your unpaid commute time to a 38-hour week, so a long commute lowers the effective hourly value of an offer.

Can I compare a contractor offer?+

Use the contractor vs employee calculator to convert a day rate into an equivalent salary first, then compare here.

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. 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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