PAYE Calculator Australia 2026-27
Calculate your PAYE tax in Australia. Note: in Australia, PAYE (Pay As You Earn) is called PAYG (Pay As You Go) — this calculator uses the official ATO 2026-27 brackets to show the tax withheld from your wages and your take-home pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there PAYE in Australia?
Australia doesn't use the term 'PAYE' (Pay As You Earn) — that's the UK and New Zealand name. The Australian equivalent is PAYG (Pay As You Go) withholding. They work the same way: your employer withholds tax from each pay and sends it to the tax office on your behalf.
How is PAYE / PAYG calculated in Australia?
Your employer annualises your pay, applies the resident tax brackets, subtracts the Low Income Tax Offset, adds the 2% Medicare levy, then divides by your pay periods. The result is the PAYE/PAYG amount withheld each pay.
What is the PAYE tax rate in Australia?
There's no single PAYE rate — Australia uses progressive brackets for 2026-27: 0% up to $18,200, 15% to $45,000, 30% to $135,000, 37% to $190,000, and 45% above. Plus a 2% Medicare levy. Your average (effective) rate depends on your income.
Will I get a refund if too much PAYE is withheld?
Yes. If your employer withholds more PAYG than your actual tax liability across the year, you receive the difference as a tax refund when you lodge your return. Deductions also increase your refund by lowering your taxable income.