Income tax in Australia (2026)
In 2026, income tax in Australia runs from 15% to 47%. On a A$100,000 salary you take home A$77,480 a year, A$6,457 a month.
Income tax rates
- Top rate
- 47%
- Lowest rate
- 15%
- Tax-free allowance
- None
- VAT
- 10%
- Capital gains
- 0%
The 2026 bands, in Australian Dollar
| Taxable income (after allowance) | Rate |
|---|---|
| A$0 to A$18,200 | 0% |
| A$18,200 to A$45,000 | 15% |
| A$45,000 to A$135,000 | 30% |
| A$135,000 to A$190,000 | 37% |
| over A$190,000 | 45% |
These are the national bands. The top rate of 47% also counts surcharges and regional or local income taxes.
Take-home pay by salary
A$40,000: A$36,505 take-home (8.7% total tax)A$45,000: A$40,405 take-home (10.2% total tax)A$50,000: A$43,730 take-home (12.5% total tax)A$60,000: A$50,380 take-home (16% total tax)A$70,000: A$57,080 take-home (18.5% total tax)A$80,000: A$63,880 take-home (20.2% total tax)A$90,000: A$70,680 take-home (21.5% total tax)A$100,000: A$77,480 take-home (22.5% total tax)A$120,000: A$91,080 take-home (24.1% total tax)A$150,000: A$110,430 take-home (26.4% total tax)A$200,000: A$140,130 take-home (29.9% total tax)A$250,000: A$166,630 take-home (33.3% total tax)A$300,000: A$193,130 take-home (35.6% total tax)A$400,000: A$246,130 take-home (38.5% total tax)A$500,000: A$299,130 take-home (40.2% total tax)
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Cost of living in Australia
Frequently asked questions
What are the income tax rates in Australia?
Income tax in Australia runs from 15% to 47%, in 4 bands.
Is there a tax-free allowance in Australia?
No — Australia has no general tax-free allowance.
What is the take-home pay on A$100,000 in Australia?
On A$100,000 in Australia you take home A$77,480 a year — A$6,457 a month.
2026 rules checked against taxsummaries.pwc.com. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details