Overtime Calculator Australia 2025 | Penalty Rates, After-Tax Overtime Pay

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Employment Type

Base Hourly Rate

Minimum wage July 2025: $24.10/hr

Weekday OT — First 2 hours

Paid at 1.5x — Mon–Fri beyond ordinary hours

Weekday OT — Beyond 2 hours

Paid at 2x

Saturday hours worked

Typically 1.25x (first 2hrs) then 1.5x

Sunday hours worked

Typically 1.75x–2x depending on award

Public holiday hours worked

Typically 2.5x (Fair Work standard)

Tax Rate (marginal)

Total Overtime Pay (Before Tax)

—

After-tax overtime

—

Total extra hours

—

Effective hourly rate

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Australian Overtime and Penalty Rates 2025: Know Your Rights

Australia's Fair Work Act guarantees minimum penalty rates for overtime, weekend and public holiday work. These rates apply to most award and enterprise agreement employees, though the specific rates depend on your industry award.

Standard Penalty Rates — General Retail and Hospitality (indicative)

Day/Time	Permanent Rate	Casual Rate
Weekday overtime (first 2hrs)	1.5×	1.75×
Weekday overtime (beyond 2hrs)	2.0×	2.25×
Saturday	1.25× (first 2hrs)	1.50×
Sunday	1.75–2.0×	2.0–2.25×
Public Holiday	2.5×	2.75×

Note: Rates vary by award. The rates above are indicative General Retail Industry Award rates. Check your specific award at fairwork.gov.au.

Casual Loading

Casuals receive a 25% loading on top of the base rate instead of leave entitlements. This loading is applied before penalty rate multipliers — so a casual Sunday rate of 2.0× base becomes 2.0× the casual rate (which already includes the 25% loading).

Minimum Wage July 2025

The National Minimum Wage increased to $24.10 per hour from 1 July 2025 — a 3.5% increase. This flows through to most modern award minimum rates. If you're on the minimum wage, this is your base rate for all overtime calculations.

Rates are indicative based on common award structures. Always check your specific Modern Award at fairwork.gov.au for exact rates. Not legal or financial advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overtime rate in Australia?

Standard overtime rates under most Modern Awards: first 2 hours at 1.5× your base rate, beyond 2 hours at 2×. Saturday is typically 1.25–1.5×, Sunday 1.75–2×, and public holidays 2.5×. Casual employees receive these rates on top of their already-inflated casual rate.

What is the minimum wage in Australia from July 2025?

The National Minimum Wage from 1 July 2025 is $24.10 per hour ($915.90 per 38-hour week). This is a 3.5% increase from the previous rate. Specific award minimum rates are higher for many industries.

Do casual employees get overtime in Australia?

Yes — casuals are entitled to overtime and penalty rates on top of their casual loading. A casual working Sunday at a 2× rate earns 2× their casual rate (which is already 1.25× the base rate). This means casual Sunday work is typically 2.5× the base permanent rate.

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