How to find PAYG Withholding in Australia
PAYG Withholding Calculator
Estimate how much PAYG tax your employer should withhold from each pay using ATO Schedule 1 formulas.
Based on ATO NAT 1004 Schedule 1 weekly coefficients converted to your pay frequency. Does not include Medicare levy variation, STSL tables for all loans, or extra withholdings. Confirm with payroll or the ATO tax withheld calculator.
PAYG Withholding Calculator Australia
Use the PAYG Withholding Calculator to estimate how much PAYG tax your employer should withhold from each pay using ATO Schedule 1 formulas.
How to Use the PAYG Withholding Calculator
Enter your gross earnings, select your pay frequency and income year, then answer the questions about your Australian residency, tax-free threshold and HELP / HECS withholding. Select Calculate PAYG to estimate PAYG withholding.
Gross Earnings
Enter your gross earnings in dollars.
Pay Frequency
Select how often you are paid. The available options are Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly, or Annually.
Income Year
Select the applicable income year. The available options are 2026–27 and 2025–26.
Australian Resident for Tax?
Select whether you are an Australian resident for tax.
Claim the Tax-Free Threshold?
Select whether you claim the tax-free threshold.
HELP / HECS Withholding?
Select whether HELP / HECS withholding applies.
Calculate PAYG
After entering the required information, select Calculate PAYG to estimate how much PAYG tax your employer should withhold from each pay.
