Northern Territory Tax Calculator 2025–26

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

Your details

Gross pay

State

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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 Northern Territory

The Northern Territory (Darwin) offers the highest "zone tax offset" (up to $338/year federal credit) and specific remote-area allowances. Payroll tax threshold is $1.5M.

2025–26 Australian tax brackets

$0 – $18,200: 0% (tax-free threshold)
$18,201 – $45,000: 16%
$45,001 – $135,000: 30%
$135,001 – $190,000: 37%
$190,001+: 45%

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.

Northern Territory tax FAQ

How much tax do I pay in Northern Territory?

Australian personal income tax is federal only — it's identical in Northern 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 Northern Territory have a state income tax?

No. No Australian state or territory levies personal income tax. Northern 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 Darwin, Northern Territory?

Average full-time ordinary earnings in Australia are approximately $100,000 annually (ABS, May 2025), with the state close to the national average. Use the calculator to see take-home on any salary.

Does the Medicare Levy apply in Northern 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.