Annual pay is the hourly rate × hours per week × 52. Tax is then worked out on that annual figure, exactly as for a salary.
The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 an hour ($1,004.90 for a 38-hour week). Casual employees get at least a 25% loading instead of paid leave, so the casual minimum is $33.05 an hour. Your award may set a higher rate.
Common questions
How much is $30 an hour a year?
At 38 hours a week, $30 an hour is $59,280 a year before tax.
Should casuals use this?
Yes, but casual hours often vary. Use your average hours per week, and remember casuals get no paid leave.