Pay Rise Calculator Australia 2026–27
A percentage pay rise does not translate into the same percentage increase in take-home pay. Compare your current salary with a proposed salary and see the estimated difference after tax.
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Open My Pay Calculator to model the scenario with your selected financial year, residency and relevant settings.
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Compare both the gross increase and the estimated after-tax increase. This makes it easier to evaluate a promotion, annual salary review or competing job offer.
What you can compare
- Current gross salary
- New gross salary after the rise
- Estimated annual tax difference
- Change in take-home pay
- Weekly, fortnightly and monthly improvement
Why gross and net increases differ
Australia's progressive income-tax system means additional salary may be taxed at a different marginal rate. Medicare and HELP/HECS can also affect the final difference depending on your circumstances.
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Frequently asked questions
How much extra take-home pay will I get from a pay rise?
It depends on your current and new salary plus applicable tax, Medicare and HELP/HECS settings. The pay-rise tool compares both scenarios.
Is a 10% pay rise a 10% increase in take-home pay?
Not necessarily. Progressive tax and other applicable amounts can make the after-tax percentage change different from the gross salary increase.
Can I compare the difference fortnightly?
Yes. The calculator can show the estimated difference across common pay frequencies.
Should I compare salary or total package?
Check whether super is included in the quoted package before comparing offers. The Salary + Super tool can help separate those components.
Rates, sources and assumptions
See how the estimates are calculated, which financial years are supported and the limitations that apply.
View methodology & sources →Last reviewed: 17 September 2026
Estimates only. Actual tax, payroll, superannuation and entitlement outcomes depend on individual circumstances. My Pay Calculator is not financial, taxation, payroll or legal advice.