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Payroll tax · 2026-27

I employ in New South Wales and expect A$2,347,800 in wages. What payroll tax will I pay?

The answerCalculated
A$62,555 for the year

That is 5.45% on wages above the A$1,200,000 deduction, plus any applicable levy or surcharge.

How it was computed

Taxable wagesA$2,347,800
Deduction appliedA$1,200,000
Wages above deductionA$1,147,800
Rate5.45%
Tax payableA$62,555

Assumes all wages are taxable, paid in this state, and the employer is not grouped or regional.

Prior years

2025-26A$62,555
2024-25A$62,555
2023-24A$62,555

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