The formula
Annual salary = hourly rate × hours per week × 52. A full-time year is 1,976 hours (38 × 52). Super (12%) is paid on top unless your package is quoted “including super”.
National Minimum Wage from 1 July 2026
$26.44 an hour or $1,004.90 for a 38-hour week (a 4.75% increase). Casual employees covered by the national minimum wage get at least a 25% loading. Award rates are often higher.
FAQ
How much is $35 an hour per year in Australia?
$69,160 for 38 hours a week, or about $56,500 after tax and Medicare.
What is the minimum wage in Australia from July 2026?
$26.44 an hour ($1,004.90 a week).
Sources (checked 6 November 2026): Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review 2025-26 decision; Fair Work Ombudsman “Minimum wages increase from 1 July 2026”; ATO individual income tax rates 2026-27; Medicare levy; low income tax offset.