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Employee cost calculator

See the true annual cost of an Australian hire, beyond the headline salary.

This is an estimate, not financial or tax advice. The superannuation guarantee is 12% for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 financial years (source: ato.gov.au). Payroll tax, workers compensation and other on-costs vary by state and industry and are not calculated here. Confirm your obligations at ato.gov.au and your state authority. Figures current as at 23 June 2026.

Total annual cost

$78,400

About $6,533 a month.

Base salary$70,000.00
Superannuation$8,400.00

Not included

Payroll tax and workers compensation vary by state and industry, so they are not estimated here. Check payroll tax for your state and your workers compensation obligations. From 1 July 2026, super is paid on each payday (Payday Super); the 12% rate is unchanged.

How this is calculated

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