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Australian Capital Territory Tax Calculator 2025–26

Calculate your take-home pay in Australian Capital Territory. Australian income tax is federal — rates and thresholds are the same across all states — but we give you the full picture specific to Canberra.

Your details

A$
Take-homeA$67,012per year
Monthly take-homeA$5,584
Bi-weeklyA$2,577
Effective tax rate21.0%
Marginal rate32.0%

Annual breakdown

  • Gross income
    A$85,000
  • Income tax(19.2%)
    -A$16,288
  • Medicare Levy (2%)(2.0%)
    -A$1,700
  • Take-home pay(78.8%)
    A$67,012

Uses ATO 2025–26 resident individual income tax rates. Read full disclaimer.

About Australian Capital Territory

The Australian Capital Territory (Canberra) is unique — it uses general rates on land value instead of traditional stamp duty. Median incomes are the highest in Australia due to the concentration of federal public servants.

2025–26 Australian tax brackets

Medicare Levy

All Australian tax residents pay a 2% Medicare Levy on top of income tax. The levy phases in from $27,222 and applies fully from about $34,028 (single, 2025–26). Higher-income earners without private hospital cover may also pay a Medicare Levy Surcharge of 1–1.5%.

Superannuation (on top of your salary)

Your employer pays 12% of ordinary time earnings into your super fund in 2025–26 — on top of your quoted gross salary. This is not deducted from your take-home pay but isn't spendable until retirement.

Australian Capital Territory tax FAQ

How much tax do I pay in Australian Capital Territory?
Australian personal income tax is federal only — it's identical in Australian Capital Territory as it is anywhere else in Australia. For the 2025–26 year: 0% up to $18,200, 16% to $45,000, 30% to $135,000, 37% to $190,000, 45% above. Use the calculator for your exact take-home.
Does Australian Capital Territory have a state income tax?
No. No Australian state or territory levies personal income tax. Australian Capital Territory raises revenue through payroll tax (paid by large employers), stamp duty on property, land tax, motor vehicle fees, and its share of federal GST.
What's the average salary in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory?
Average full-time ordinary earnings in Australia are approximately $100,000 annually (ABS, May 2025), with ACT highest due to federal jobs. Use the calculator to see take-home on any salary.
Does the Medicare Levy apply in Australian Capital Territory?
Yes. The Medicare Levy (2% of taxable income) applies to all Australian residents regardless of state, once income exceeds approximately $27,222 (single) or $45,907 (families). It's automatically withheld by your employer.