2026/27 Australian estimate
Australian bonus tax calculator
Estimate how much of a bonus you may keep after income tax and the standard Medicare levy.
This estimates your annual tax position. The tax withheld in the actual bonus pay run can look different from the final amount you owe.
Estimated bonus you keep
$6,800.00
From a gross bonus of $10,000.00
- Gross bonus
- $10,000.00
- Estimated income tax and Medicare levy
- −$3,200.00
- Estimated bonus take-home
- $6,800.00
- Estimated amount kept
- 68.0%
This excludes HELP/HECS, offsets, Medicare adjustments, salary sacrifice, deductions and any bonus-specific payroll treatment. It is not a payslip prediction.
Why the tax on a bonus can look high
A bonus adds to your other taxable income, so some or all of it may fall into a higher marginal tax band. Payroll withholding is an estimate; the final tax outcome depends on your full-year circumstances.