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Australia PAYG Tax Calculator

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ⓘ About this tool 🔄 Last updated 1 Sep 2026 ✓ Reviewed by TopToolAI Team

Estimate the PAYG (Pay As You Go) tax withheld from an Australian salary per pay period, based on gross income and pay frequency. An AUD 80,000 annual salary paid fortnightly works out to roughly AUD 3,077 gross per pay period, with PAYG withholding typically taking out somewhere around AUD 600-650 of that before it reaches your account.

How to use Australia PAYG Tax Calculator

Step-by-step guide to the boxes below. Open it only if you need help.

  1. 1
    Annual salary (AUD) Number

    Your yearly salary before tax.

    Example: 85000

  2. 2
    Australian resident for tax purposes Tick box

    Tick this if you are a tax resident of Australia. Leave it empty if not, since non-residents are taxed differently.

    Tick the box if it applies to you, leave it empty if not.

  3. 3
    Include the 2% Medicare levy Tick box

    Most residents pay it. Untick if you are exempt, for example because of a low income.

    Tick the box if it applies to you, leave it empty if not.

  4. 4
    Press “Calculate”

    Click the button under the boxes. If something is missing or not valid, a short message tells you which box to fix.

  5. 5
    Read your result

    You see the estimated tax on your salary. Change any box and try again to compare different numbers.

Australia PAYG Tax Calculator FAQs

Does this match my exact payslip?
It's a simplified estimate — your actual PAYG withholding also depends on tax offsets, HELP debt, and other factors specific to your situation.
Does this include the Medicare levy?
Yes. The 2% Medicare levy is included by default and you can untick it if you are exempt. Low-income reductions and the Medicare levy surcharge are not applied, so for an exact figure check the ATO tax withheld tables.
What is PAYG withholding?
It's the tax your employer deducts from each paycheck and sends to the ATO on your behalf, so you're not left with one large tax bill at year-end.
Do I get a refund or owe more at tax time?
It depends on whether the amount withheld throughout the year matches your actual tax liability — over-withholding leads to a refund, under-withholding means you owe more.

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