$35,000 After Tax in Australia
$32,481 a year take-home on a $35,000 salary in 2026-27: $1,249 a fortnight or $625 a week, after income tax and the Medicare levy.
That is $2,707 a month. It is $6.46 a fortnight more than in 2025-26 (1c less on the $16,800 above the tax-free threshold); another $418 a year is legislated for 2027-28 (what changed).
Pay Breakdown on $35,000
| Component | Annual | Monthly | Fortnightly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Salary | $35,000 | $2,917 | $1,346 | $673 |
| Income Tax | −$1,820 | −$152 | −$70 | −$35 |
| Medicare Levy | −$699 | −$58 | −$27 | −$13 |
| Superannuation (employer-paid) | +$4,200 | +$350 | +$162 | +$81 |
| Take-Home Pay | $32,481 | $2,707 | $1,249 | $625 |
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How Many Hours a Week Earn $35,000?
Below the $52,255 full-time adult minimum, so for an adult this is part-time or casual pay: 25.5 hours a week at the minimum wage, over half of full time.
| Rate from 1 July 2026 | Hourly | Hours | Casual | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Minimum Wage | $26.44 | 25.5 | $33.05 | 20.4 |
| General Retail Award Level 1 | $27.81 | 24.2 | $34.76 | 19.4 |
| Cleaning Award Level 1 | $27.08 | 24.9 | $33.85 | 19.9 |
What Changes Take-Home on $35,000?
- Low Income Tax Offset: the full $700 takes $2,520 of bracket tax to $1,820.
- Medicare levy (2025-26 thresholds): $699 instead of $700, shaded in until $35,013.
- LISTO (2026-27): $500 into super, refunding the tax on your employer's $4,200 (capped); $630 from 2027-28.
- Co-contribution: up to $500 for $1,000 of after-tax super, if eligible.
Who Earns About $35,000 Full-Time?
Published pay closer to $35,000 than to any other salary on this site, with take-home a fortnight. An 18-year-old on the junior minimum wage: $35,690.
| Job or pay scale | A year | Take-home a fortnight |
|---|---|---|
| Retail employee level 1, aged 17Anaconda, 60% junior rate, 1 July 2026 | $32,979 | $1,191 |
| Customer Service Assistant, aged 17Target, 60% junior rate, 1 July 2026 | $33,039 | $1,193 |
| Team Member (Level 1), aged 17KFC, 60% junior rate, 1 July 2026 | $33,138 | $1,196 |
| Retail Assistant, aged 17Kmart, 60% junior rate, 1 July 2026 | $33,157 | $1,196 |
| Level 1, aged 17David Jones, 60% junior rate, 1 July 2026 | $33,177 | $1,197 |
| Crew Member, aged 17Hungry Jack's, 60% junior rate, 1 July 2026 | $33,217 | $1,198 |
| Retail Team Member Level 1, aged 17Rebel, 60% junior rate, 1 July 2026 | $33,434 | $1,204 |
| Store Team Member Level 1, aged 17Woolworths, 60% junior rate, 1 July 2026 | $33,513 | $1,206 |
| Store Team Member Level 1, aged 17Big W, 60% junior rate, 1 July 2026 | $33,533 | $1,207 |
| Team Member Level 1, aged Under 18Officeworks, 60% junior rate, 1 July 2026 | $33,790 | $1,214 |
| Team Member, aged 16Bunnings, 60% junior rate, 1 September 2025 | $33,967 | $1,219 |
| Level 1, aged 17Coles, 61% junior rate, 1 July 2026 | $34,264 | $1,228 |
| Junior, aged 17Event Cinemas · Hoyts, 55% junior rate, 1 July 2026 | $34,580 | $1,237 |
| Retail Employee / Glow Assistant, aged 17Priceline, 60% junior rate, the agreement's start on 17 September 2026 | $35,054 | $1,251 |
Apprentice award minimums, the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026:
| Apprentice minimum | A year | Take-home a fortnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1st year (stage 1), junior, left school before Year 12Plumbing and mechanical services | $32,720 | $1,184 |
| 2nd year (stage 2), junior, left school before Year 12Building and construction · Automotive repair · Hairdressing · Beauty therapy · Manufacturing and engineering · Meat industry | $34,916 | $1,247 |
| 1st year (stage 1), junior, finished Year 12Electrical | $35,503 | $1,265 |
| 1st year (stage 1), junior, finished Year 12Plumbing and mechanical services | $35,777 | $1,274 |
Salary before super, from the date shown; no HECS-HELP. Pay rates by job.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes: $1,820 of income tax after the Low Income Tax Offset, and a reduced $699 Medicare levy, 7.2% of $35,000 in all.
25.5 hours at the $26.44 minimum wage (20.4 as a casual), or 24.2 on the General Retail Award Level 1 rate, over 52 weeks.
At the legal or award minimum, a 18-year-old on the junior minimum wage ($35,690), a 1st year junior plumbing and mechanical services apprentice ($32,720) and a 2nd year junior building and construction apprentice ($34,916) earn about $35,000 full-time.
Single resident, no HECS-HELP; Medicare thresholds 2025-26. Method.
Sources & References
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- 2Medicare levy— ATO
- 3National Minimum Wage Order 2026 (PR799279)— Fair Work Commission
- 4General Retail Award (MA000004) award text and FWO pay guide, determination PR799285— Fair Work Commission
- 5Cleaning Award (MA000022) cl 15.1, Table 2— Fair Work Commission
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- 9Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020 (apprentice rates)— Fair Work Commission
- 10Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020 (apprentice rates)— Fair Work Commission
- 11Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award 2020 (apprentice rates)— Fair Work Commission
- 12Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2020 (apprentice rates)— Fair Work Commission
- 13Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020 (apprentice rates)— Fair Work Commission
- 14Meat Industry Award 2020 (apprentice rates)— Fair Work Commission
- 15Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2020 (apprentice rates)— Fair Work Commission
- 16Anaconda pay rates— Anaconda
- 17Target pay rates— Target
- 18KFC pay rates— KFC
- 19Kmart pay rates— Kmart
- 20David Jones pay rates— David Jones
- 21Hungry Jack's pay rates— Hungry Jack's
- 22Rebel pay rates— Rebel
- 23Woolworths pay rates— Woolworths
- 24Big W pay rates— Big W
- 25Officeworks pay rates— Officeworks
- 26Bunnings pay rates— Bunnings
- 27Coles pay rates— Coles
- 28Event Cinemas pay rates— Event Cinemas
- 29Priceline pay rates— Priceline
Last verified: 9 October 2026. Our content is based on the latest information from official Australian government sources.
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