Use this Queensland paycheck calculator to estimate take-home pay after Australian resident PAYG income tax and the Medicare levy for FY 2025–26. Enter a monthly salary (typical for salaried roles) or switch to fortnightly / hourly if that matches how you are paid.
Queensland pay estimates use the same federal resident PAYG brackets as other states, plus Medicare levy.
Results are planning estimates — not an official payslip, tax advice, or a substitute for ATO / payroll software. Optional residency, HELP, Medicare levy surcharge, and salary sacrifice can be toggled in the calculator.
Resident PAYG income tax
Australian residents have a tax-free threshold of $18,200 for 2025–26, then progressive rates of 16%, 30%, 37%, and 45% on higher bands.
Medicare levy
Most residents pay a 2% Medicare levy on taxable income, with a low-income shade-in. If you earn above the MLS base ($93,000 for singles) without private hospital cover, turn off Private hospital cover to estimate the surcharge (1% / 1.25% / 1.5%).
Foreign residents
Foreign residents use different PAYG brackets with no tax-free threshold (32.5% from the first dollar up to $135,000). Switch Tax residency in the calculator if you are not an Australian resident for tax purposes.
HELP / HECS
If you have a study loan, compulsory repayments use marginal rates from FY 2025–26 (nil up to $67,000 repayment income). Turn on HELP in the calculator to include an estimate.
Superannuation
Employer Superannuation Guarantee (currently 12%) is usually paid on top of salary and does not reduce cash take-home unless you salary-sacrifice.
Overtime in Australia
Overtime loadings are usually set by Modern Awards or enterprise agreements (often 1.5× then 2×). Use the overtime calculator for gross OT, then this tool for tax estimates.
Example: $60,000 salary, paid monthly
Someone earning $5,000 gross per month ($60,000/year) in Queensland will typically see PAYG income tax and Medicare levy withheld. Use the calculator above with monthly frequency to explore your own figures.
Also try the Queensland overtime calculator or the pay converter.