Australia Salary Raise Comparisons (2025–26)

How much of a A$10,000 raise do you really keep? · 2025–26 tax year

A raise looks bigger on paper than it feels in your bank account, because income tax and the Medicare levy take a slice of every extra pound (or dollar). Pick a comparison below to see exactly how much of a A$10,000 pay rise you keep in Australia for the 2025–26 tax year, the marginal rate on the raise, and whether it crosses a new tax band. All figures use the same live logic as our Australian Tax Calculator.

All raise comparisons (A$40,000 → A$250,000)

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