$
Employment type
$

Payroll tax applies in NSW above $1,200,000.

%

Varies by industry, claims history and insurer.

Depends on the relevant award or employment contract.

Optional extras
$
$
$

Estimated total annual cost

$75,150

Above base

$10,150 (15.6%)

Weekly

$1,445

Hourly (38h)

$38.03

Costs on top of salary

  • Superannuation (12%)
  • Workers compensation
  • Annual leave loading
  • Training
Cost breakdown
Base salary$65,000
Superannuation (12%)$7,800
Payroll taxNot payable (below threshold)$0
Workers compensation$975
Annual leave loading$875
Training$500
Equipment & software$0
Recruitment (one-off)$0
Total$75,150
Already included in salary (not added): 4 weeks paid annual leave ≈ $5,000 and 10 days personal leave ≈ $2,500.

General information only — not legal or financial advice. Figures are estimates based on FY2026-27 rates; your actual obligations depend on your award, contract, insurer and state rules.

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