Contract vs Salary Calculator

Australian Employment Comparison Tool - Updated for 2025 Tax Rules

💼 Contract Work Details

Daily Rate

Your quoted daily contracting rate

GST Registration

Rate Structure

Does your quoted rate include GST?

Working Days per Week

Contract Duration

Weeks of work per year

Expected Gaps Between Contracts

Weeks per year without work

Annual Business Expenses

Equipment, software, training, insurance, etc.

Annual Base Salary

Your base salary before super and benefits

Superannuation Structure

Super Rate

12% from July 2025

Annual Leave Days

Sick/Personal Leave Days

Expected Annual Bonus

Performance bonuses, KPI payments, etc.

Equipment provided (laptop, phone, etc.)

Employer health insurance contribution

Australian State/Territory

Estimated Tax Bracket

Your marginal tax rate

After expenses

Base + benefits

0% salary higher

Based on total compensation

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