Hire and pay employees in Australia, hassle-free
With Deel, your business can easily hire employees in Australia. No more worrying about local laws, complex tax systems, or managing international payroll. Deel takes care of everything in 150+ countries. The average onboarding time frame in the Australia is 2 days with Deel.
Onboard, pay and manage employees in Australia with Deel
Usually, to hire in Australia, your business needs an entity. That means a local office, an address registered as a subsidiary, and an account with a local bank. All of this, plus navigating regional benefits, payroll, tax, and HR laws, can take months.
Now you can hire employees in Australia quickly, easily, and compliantly. Automate tax document collection, payroll, benefits, and more. For your existing direct employees, we can manage your entire payroll operation from end-to-end.
Currency AUD
Capital Canberra
Official language English
Payroll cycle Monthly
All the necessary benefits for Australia built right in
Deel allows you to provide localized benefits for employees in Australia within minutes. All in one manageable online dashboard in a single HR platform.
- Social Security
- Workers Compensation Insurance
- Private Health Insurance - GU Health (optional)
- Private Healthcare - Allianz (optional)
Our quickstart guide to hiring in Australia
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Minimum Wage Requirements
The minimum wage is AUD $24.95 per hour (AUD $948 per week). However, the minimum wage may be higher for specific industries.
Individual Income Tax
The individual income tax ranges from 0% to 45%. Income tax is calculated according to progressive rates. Multiple additional factors may impact overall rates such as the household status, number of children, location, age, and marital status.
July 1, 2024- June 30, 2025
| Gross Annual Income | Tax Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| 0 Up to AUD 18,200 | 0% |
| AUD 18,201 Up to AUD 45,000 | 19% |
| AUD 45,001 Up to AUD 135,000 | 30% |
| AUD 135,001 Up to AUD 190,000 | 37% |
| Over AUD $190,001 | 45% |
July 1, 2023- June 30, 2024
| Gross Annual Income | Tax Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| 0 Up to AUD 18,200 | 0% |
| AUD 18,201 Up to AUD 45,000 | 19% |
| AUD 45,001 Up to AUD 120,000 | 32.5% |
| AUD 120,001 Up to AUD 180,000 | 37% |
| Over AUD $180,001 | 45% |
Payroll Cost
The employer cost is generally estimated at roughly 17.35%-19.21% of the employee's salary. However, the total charge may vary depending on the state the employee lives in.
Superannuation guarantee charge:
- July 1 2024 - June 30 2025: 11.5%
- July 1 2025 - June 30 2026: 12%
Workers cover: 0.14-1%
Payroll tax: 4.95-6.85%
If healthcare benefits are offered to the employee, a mandatory fringe benefit tax will apply. The fringe benefit tax amounts to 47% of the health insurance premium multiplied by a gross-up rate of 1.8868.
These costs are provided as estimates and are intended solely for general informational purposes. To fully comprehend all associated costs and fees related to the terms of any employment agreement for this country, please contact our Sales team for a quote.
Overtime Pay & Maximum Hours
Standard working hours are 7.6 hours per day, 38 hours per week (1967 hours per year). The standard workweek is from Monday to Friday.
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Hiring in Australia, hassle-free
With Deel, your business can easily hire employees in Australia with our EOR solution. If you have an entity, our Global Payroll solution takes care of payroll and compliance for your direct employees. Our 250+ in-house experts handle everything from managing local laws, complex tax systems, or your payroll in Australia and 150+ countries.
Management fee
Starting at
$599
/month
Estimated Employer Cost
17.35%-19.21%
of employee salary