ATO Weekly Tax Table 2026
ATO weekly tax table for 2026-27. PAYG withholding by gross weekly pay — with/without tax-free threshold, plus HELP/TSL loading.
Comparing pay frequencies? Read why weekly and fortnightly tax tables differ or how to convert weekly pay to annual salary before using the table.
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Weekly PAYG withholding reference table
Tax withheld for common weekly gross pay amounts. Assumes tax-free threshold claimed, no HELP/HECS debt, Australian resident.
| Weekly Gross | PAYG Withheld | Net Pay | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| $400 | $6 | $394 | $20,800 |
| $500 | $21 | $479 | $26,000 |
| $750 | $74 | $676 | $39,000 |
| $1,000 | $138 | $862 | $52,000 |
| $1,250 | $219 | $1,031 | $65,000 |
| $1,500 | $299 | $1,201 | $78,000 |
| $1,750 | $379 | $1,371 | $91,000 |
| $2,000 | $459 | $1,541 | $104,000 |
| $2,500 | $619 | $1,881 | $130,000 |
| $3,000 | $807 | $2,193 | $156,000 |
| $3,500 | $1,002 | $2,498 | $182,000 |
| $4,000 | $1,225 | $2,775 | $208,000 |
| $5,000 | $1,695 | $3,305 | $260,000 |
Whole-dollar amounts use the 2026-27 ATO Schedule 1 resident Scale 2 coefficients and pay-period rounding. Your payslip may differ if your payroll uses different TFN declaration settings, a variation or other adjustments.
Every time you receive your weekly pay, your employer withholds an amount for tax based on ATO tax tables (PAYG withholding). The withheld amount goes to the ATO throughout the year, reducing or eliminating the tax you owe at tax time.
The amount withheld depends on:
How the weekly tax table is calculated
Step 1: Ignore cents in weekly earnings, then add 99 cents to get x
Step 2: Select Scale 1 or Scale 2 from the employee's tax-free-threshold declaration
Step 3: Choose the ATO coefficient row for x and calculate y = ax − b
Step 4: Round y to the nearest whole dollar
2026-27 income tax brackets
| Taxable income | Tax rate | Tax on this income |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $18,200 | 0% | Nil |
| $18,201 – $45,000 | 15% | $0 plus 15c for each $1 over $18,200 |
| $45,001 – $135,000 | 30% | $4,020 plus 30c for each $1 over $45,000 |
| $135,001 – $190,000 | 37% | $31,020 plus 37c for each $1 over $135,000 |
| $190,001+ | 45% | $51,370 plus 45c for each $1 over $190,000 |
Plus 2% Medicare levy on total taxable income. These are the current resident tax brackets for 2026-27.
Employees who don't claim the tax-free threshold (typically because they have a second job) have tax withheld from the first dollar of pay. The table below compares weekly withholding with and without the threshold claimed, both including the 2% Medicare levy.
| Weekly gross | Tax withheld (threshold claimed) | Net pay (threshold claimed) | Tax withheld (no threshold) | Net pay (no threshold) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | $21 | $479 | $90 | $410 |
| $750 | $74 | $676 | $168 | $582 |
| $1,000 | $138 | $862 | $249 | $751 |
| $1,250 | $219 | $1,031 | $329 | $921 |
| $1,500 | $299 | $1,201 | $409 | $1,091 |
| $1,750 | $379 | $1,371 | $489 | $1,261 |
| $2,000 | $459 | $1,541 | $569 | $1,431 |
| $2,500 | $619 | $1,881 | $747 | $1,753 |
| $3,000 | $807 | $2,193 | $942 | $2,058 |
| $3,500 | $1,002 | $2,498 | $1,152 | $2,348 |
| $4,000 | $1,225 | $2,775 | $1,387 | $2,613 |
Figures use the 2026-27 ATO Schedule 1 resident coefficients and whole-dollar rounding. Use the calculator above for any weekly gross amount.
The tax-free threshold of $18,200 per year means the first ~$350 per week is tax-free (before Medicare levy). If you earn less than $350 per week and claim the tax-free threshold, no income tax is withheld from your pay.
If you have a HELP (Higher Education Loan Program) debt, additional amounts are withheld once your annualised income exceeds the threshold. From 2026-27, HELP uses a marginal rate system:
The HELP threshold of $69,528 equates to approximately $1,337 per week. Use the PAYG Calculator to estimate withholding with HELP included.
Need more detail? Use the pay calculator to see the full breakdown including super, Medicare levy, and HELP repayments.
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Tax Accuracy & Sources
Applies the 2026-27 ATO Schedule 1 resident Scale 1 and Scale 2 coefficients with official whole-dollar rounding for standard weekly pay. Excludes variations, exemptions and irregular-payment rules.