Overtime pay calculator (Australia, 2026–27)
Overtime is added to your pay and taxed at your top rate, so you keep less of it than of your first hours. Enter your rate and hours to see what an extra shift is really worth.
Overtime you keep, a week
$178.50
of $262.50 overtime pay · 68% after tax
Every week of the year: $9,282 more take-home a year
Salary $69,160 → $82,810 a year
5 hours of overtime a week at time and a half
| Hourly rate | Overtime pay a week | You keep a week | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30.00 | $225.00 | $150.87 | 67% |
| $32.00 | $240.00 | $162.21 | 68% |
| $35.00 | $262.50 | $178.50 | 68% |
| $40.00 | $300.00 | $204.00 | 68% |
| $45.00 | $337.50 | $229.50 | 68% |
| $50.00 | $375.00 | $255.00 | 68% |
38 normal hours a week, 52 weeks, overtime every week. Defaults: resident, tax for the year after your tax return, no HELP.
Is overtime taxed more?
No. Overtime is taxed at the same rates as your other income. Your employer may withhold more from a pay with a lot of overtime, because withholding treats that pay as if you earned it every week; anything over-withheld comes back when you lodge your tax return.
Rates checked 19 October 2026 against the ATO for the 2026–27 tax year (1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027). How we calculate · Sources · Accuracy tests · Report an error
Estimate for information only, based on Australia 2026–27 rates. Not tax or financial advice. Your payslip may differ (for example tax code, benefits or other deductions).
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