Australian Tax Brackets 2025-26

Complete guide to income tax brackets, rates, and how progressive taxation works in Australia.

Updated for FY 2025-26

Resident Tax Brackets (FY 2024-25 & FY 2025-26)

These rates apply to Australian residents for tax purposes who claim the tax-free threshold.

Taxable IncomeTax RateTax on Bracket
$0$18,200
0%
$0
$18,201$45,000
16%
Up to $4,288
$45,001$135,000
30%
Up to $27,000
$135,001$190,000
37%
Up to $20,350
$190,001+
45%

Worked Example: $100,000 Salary

$0 – $18,200: $0 (tax-free)

$18,201 – $45,000: ($45,000 - $18,200) × 16% = $4,288

$45,001 – $100,000: ($100,000 - $45,000) × 30% = $16,500

Total tax = $20,788 | Effective rate = 20.79% | Marginal rate = 30%

Non-Resident Tax Brackets

Non-residents do not receive a tax-free threshold, LITO, or SAPTO.

Taxable IncomeTax Rate
$0$135,000
30%
$135,001$190,000
37%
$190,001+
45%

Stage 3 Tax Cuts

From 1 July 2024, the Stage 3 tax cuts reduced the 19% bracket to 16%, lowered the 32.5% bracket to 30%, and raised the 37% threshold from $120,000 to $135,000. These changes benefit all taxpayers earning above $18,200.

Working Holiday Maker Rates

Working holiday makers (visa subclass 417 & 462) pay 15% on income up to $45,000, then standard rates above that. They do not receive the tax-free threshold or Medicare levy.