Take-home pay
Compare weekly, fortnightly, monthly, and annual after-tax income instead of judging offers by headline salary only.
Australia salary calculator
Salary comparison for Australian job offers and hourly pay
Compare two work options side by side and see which one gives you stronger after-tax income, monthly take-home pay, and super.
Option A
Option B
Best take-home outcome
Scenario B looks stronger
Scenario B puts about $626.67 more in your pocket each month, which is meaningful for both cash flow and savings.
Take-home comparison
Day, week, fortnight, month, and annual gap
Option B ahead after tax
| Period | Option A | Option B | Difference (B - A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per day | $257.52 | $286.43 | Add $28.91 |
| Per week | $1,287.62 | $1,432.15 | Add $144.53 |
| Per fortnight | $2,575.23 | $2,864.31 | Add $289.08 |
| Per month | $5,579.33 | $6,206.00 | Add $626.67 |
| Per year | $67,012.00 | $74,492.00 | Add $7,480.00 |
Tax rates: Option A 21.16% and Option B 22.40%.
Option A
Taxable salary: $85,000.00
Total package: $95,200.00
Annual tax + levy: $17,988.00
Estimated super: $10,200.00 on top at 12.00%
Suggested savings: $1,115.87/month
Option B
Taxable salary: $96,000.00
Total package: $107,520.00
Annual tax + levy: $21,508.00
Estimated super: $11,520.00 on top at 12.00%
Suggested savings: $1,241.20/month
Job offer comparison
Compare Australian salary offers by what reaches your bank account
A higher salary does not always feel higher if the role has longer hours, different super treatment, or a package that already includes employer super. This comparison tool is built to show cash flow, package value, and practical monthly difference side by side.
Super and package value
Separate salary paid to you from employer super so total package offers are easier to compare.
Hours worked
Compare salary and hourly setups with different weekly hours to see the real value of your time.
Salary comparison questions
Should I compare gross salary or take-home pay?
Use both, but make the decision with take-home pay and total package value visible. Gross salary is useful, but monthly cash flow is what changes rent, savings, debt repayments, and day-to-day flexibility.
How do I compare salary vs hourly work?
Enter the hourly rate and expected weekly hours for one side, then enter the salary package on the other. The calculator annualises the hourly role so you can compare both options on the same basis.
Why this comparison beats a raw calculator
Most salary calculators stop at gross pay and tax. Compare job offers, see the after-tax difference, then jump into thewhat-if salary simulator to test whether a raise or a different weekly-hours setup could beat a job change.