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 |
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
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.