Convert your hourly wage into daily, weekly, monthly, and annual salary, including overtime pay.
This calculator converts an hourly pay rate to daily, weekly, fortnightly, monthly, and annual salary equivalents, including overtime pay at a configurable multiplier. It is useful for comparing job offers quoted in different time units, working out your total gross income from casual or part-time work, or verifying that an annualised salary offer translates to the hourly rate you expect.
The calculator multiplies your regular hours by your hourly rate and overtime hours by your hourly rate times the overtime multiplier to find weekly gross pay, then extrapolates to other periods.
Formula: Regular Weekly Pay = Hourly Rate × Regular Hours Per Week. Overtime Weekly Pay = Hourly Rate × Overtime Hours × Overtime Multiplier. Total Weekly Pay = Regular Weekly Pay + Overtime Weekly Pay. Daily Pay = Total Weekly Pay ÷ 5. Fortnightly Pay = Total Weekly Pay × 2. Monthly Pay = Annual Pay ÷ 12. Annual Pay = Total Weekly Pay × Paid Weeks Per Year.
Example: At A$30/hour for 38 regular hours per week with no overtime, over 52 weeks: Regular weekly pay = A$1,140. Annual salary = A$1,140 × 52 = A$59,280. Daily pay = A$228. Fortnightly pay = A$2,280. Monthly pay = A$59,280 ÷ 12 = A$4,940. If 5 overtime hours at 1.5x are added: Overtime weekly = A$30 × 5 × 1.5 = A$225. Total weekly = A$1,365. Annual = A$70,980. (Note: this shows gross income before tax — use our Income Tax Calculator or Take-Home Pay Calculator to estimate after-tax income.)
Australian workers are covered by a national workplace relations system administered by the Fair Work Commission, which sets minimum wages through the National Minimum Wage Order and industry-specific Modern Awards. The standard full-time working week in Australia is 38 ordinary hours, as established by the Fair Work Act 2009. Overtime pay rates — typically time and a half (1.5x) for the first few hours and double time (2x) beyond a certain threshold — are set by the relevant Modern Award or enterprise agreement for each industry and classification. Casual employees are entitled to a loading on top of the ordinary pay rate (generally 25% of the base rate) in lieu of annual leave, sick leave, and other entitlements — this calculator does not apply a casual loading automatically, so if you are a casual employee, your effective hourly rate already includes the loading. Pay periods in Australia are commonly fortnightly (26 pay periods per year) or monthly, though weekly and semi-monthly are also used. The National Minimum Wage is reviewed annually by the Fair Work Commission (typically with effect from 1 July each year) — always check the current minimum wage for your classification against the Fair Work Commission's website for the most up-to-date figure.
Under the Fair Work Act 2009, the maximum ordinary hours of work for full-time employees is 38 hours per week. This is the default in this calculator. Employees may be asked to work additional "reasonable overtime" beyond 38 hours, which is typically compensated at penalty rates set by the relevant Modern Award or enterprise agreement — commonly 1.5x (time and a half) for the first 2-3 hours and 2x (double time) beyond that.
The National Minimum Wage is reviewed annually by the Fair Work Commission, with increases typically taking effect on 1 July each year. As of 1 July 2024, the National Minimum Wage is A\$24.10 per hour (A\$915.90 per 38-hour week), though Modern Award minimum wages for specific industries and classifications may be higher. Always check the Fair Work Commission's website for the current minimum wage applicable to your role and award.
This is an important question to clarify with your employer. Some job advertisements quote a "total remuneration" or "CTC" (cost to company) package that includes the Super Guarantee contribution (currently 11.5% of ordinary time earnings), while others quote the base salary and super separately. If super is included in the quoted salary, your actual take-home will be lower than this calculator suggests — the super is paid into your superannuation fund, not to you directly. Always clarify whether a salary offer is "plus super" or "inclusive of super."
Gross pay is your total income before any deductions — what this calculator shows. Take-home pay (or net pay) is what you actually receive after income tax (withheld by your employer through PAYG withholding), Medicare levy, and any other pre-tax or post-tax deductions (such as salary sacrifice, union fees, or employee health insurance). Use our Take-Home Pay Calculator or Income Tax Calculator to estimate the gap between your gross and net pay.
Casual employees receive a loading of 25% on top of the equivalent full-time ordinary hourly rate (under the National Employment Standards and most Modern Awards), in lieu of entitlements that permanent employees receive — such as paid annual leave, paid personal/carer's leave, paid public holidays, and notice of termination. This means a casual employee earning A\$37.50/hour has an effective base rate of A\$30/hour, with the extra A\$7.50 compensating for the missing entitlements.
For most permanent full-time or part-time employees, use 52 weeks (representing continuous paid employment throughout the year, including annual leave). If you are a casual or seasonal worker without guaranteed year-round employment, use the number of weeks you actually expect to work and be paid. Note that for full-time employees, your annual leave entitlement (4 weeks per year under the National Employment Standards) is already included in the 52-week figure — you are paid during annual leave.
Disclaimer: The information and figures provided on this page are for educational and illustrative purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, or employment advice. Pay rates, overtime entitlements, and casual loadings depend on the applicable Modern Award, enterprise agreement, or employment contract, which vary by industry, classification, and employer. This calculator shows gross (pre-tax) income only — actual take-home pay will be lower after income tax, Medicare levy, and other deductions. Always consult Fair Work Australia, your employer, or a qualified employment adviser for guidance specific to your employment situation.