How much tax do I pay in Australia?

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) collects income tax from working Australians each financial year.

For the 2023-2024 tax year, the first $18,200 you earn is tax-free. You'll then pay 19% on earnings between $18,201 and $45,000, 32.5% on earnings between $45,001 and $120,000, and 37% on earnings between $120,001 and $180,000. Anything you earn above $180,001 is taxed at 45%.

In the upcoming financial year 2024-2025 Australians will receive an additional tax cut because of the new government legislation Stage 3 tax cuts. They will look like this, the first $18,200 you earn is tax-free. You'll then pay 16% on earnings between $18,201 and $45,000, 30% on earnings between $45,001 and $135,000, and 37% on earnings between $135,001 and $190,000. Anything you earn above $190,001 is taxed at 45%.