Do I get the tax-free threshold on a working holiday?

No. Working holiday makers don't get the $18,200 tax-free threshold. You pay 15% from the first dollar.

Do I pay Medicare levy?

No. Working holiday makers don't pay the 2% Medicare levy. Healthcare costs are your responsibility unless you have travel insurance or RHCA coverage.

Can I claim my super when I leave?

Yes. Use the DASP (Departing Australia Superannuation Payment) system to claim your super when you leave Australia. Tax is withheld at 65% for working holiday makers.

Working Holiday Maker Tax Calculator

Backpacker tax calculator Australia — see your take-home pay on a working holiday visa

Working holiday makers get a special rate: 15% on the first $45,000 of income, then resident rates above that. You don't pay Medicare levy. Use the calculator below with "Working Holiday Maker" pre-selected.

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How to Use This Calculator

1Click the button above to open the Salary Tax Calculator
2Working Holiday Maker is pre-selected for you
3Enter your expected annual income
4See your take-home pay with the 15% backpacker tax rate

What Is the Working Holiday Maker Tax Rate?

Working holiday makers on a 417 or 462 visa pay a special 'backpacker tax' rate: 15% on the first $45,000 of income, then standard resident rates above that. You don't pay Medicare levy.

This rate applies to working holiday makers regardless of your tax residency status. Your employer should withhold at the correct rate if you've provided your visa details.

Working Holiday Tax Rates 2024-25

$0 - $45,000: 15% tax rate on every dollar.
$45,001 - $135,000: 30% (the same as resident marginal rates at this level).
$135,001 - $190,000: 37% marginal rate.
Over $190,000: 45% marginal rate.

Tax Tips for Working Holiday Makers

•Tell your employer you're on a working holiday visa so they withhold the right amount
•You can claim work-related deductions in your tax return
•Lodge a tax return at the end of the financial year to get any refund
•Keep records of your super - you can claim it when you leave (DASP)

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Estimates only. Not financial or tax advice. Full disclaimer for your rights and our limitations of liability.

Rates and thresholds last updated for the 2024–25 financial year.

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