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Calculate your estimated Australian take-home pay after common payroll deductions including federal income tax, Medicare levy, and any additional contributions (if applicable).
Instantly estimate your net pay after federal income tax and Medicare levy deductions.
Updated for the 2026 Australian tax year, ideal for employees across Australia who want a quick, practical after-tax income estimate.
Below are estimated after-tax incomes for popular Australian professions based on typical full-time salaries. Net pay varies by tax offsets, deductions, and individual circumstances, so use these as examples and enter your exact salary in the calculator above.
A registered nurse earning around $95,000 per year may take home roughly $5,800–$6,400 per month after federal income tax and Medicare levy. In higher-paying roles or with overtime (for example, total earnings of $110,000+), take-home pay can rise to around $6,500–$7,200 per month.
Estimates assume typical payroll deductions and no unusual offsets. Individual circumstances can change results.
A teacher earning around $85,000 may take home approximately $5,300–$5,900 per month after tax and Medicare levy. Experienced teachers earning $105,000 may take home around $6,300–$7,000 per month.
A qualified electrician or plumber often earns about $90,000–$110,000 annually. After deductions, that can be roughly $5,600–$7,000 per month. Tradespeople with higher overtime or specialty rates can earn more, and net pay will depend on individual deductions.
A social worker earning around $80,000 may take home approximately $5,000–$5,600 per month. Senior roles earning $100,000+ may take home around $6,000–$6,800 per month, depending on deductions.
These are rough estimates for 2026 and will vary based on tax offsets, benefits, super contributions, and payroll settings.
Your take-home pay is the amount you receive after deductions such as federal income tax, Medicare levy, plus any employer deductions (for example superannuation contributions or benefits).
This calculator provides a practical estimate for most common employee situations in Australia. Your exact results depend on tax offsets, benefits, and employer payroll settings.
Yes. Once calculated, the results show annual, monthly, weekly, and daily take-home pay figures.
