Working Holiday Tax Calculator Australia

Your WHM Tax Summary

Gross income$45,000.00
Income tax$6,750.00
Medicare levy$0.00
Net income (take-home)$38,250.00
Effective tax rate15.00%
Superannuation (employer, claimable on departure)$5,400.00

Important notes

Working holiday makers are taxed at 15% from the first dollar — there is no tax-free threshold.

Medicare levy does not apply to non-residents on a working holiday visa.

Your employer must pay 12% superannuation on your behalf. You can claim this back when you leave Australia (DASP), subject to a 35% withholding tax.

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How much tax do working holiday makers pay in Australia?

Working holiday makers (417 and 462 visa) pay 15% tax on income up to $45,000, 32.5% from $45,001–$120,000, 37% from $120,001–$180,000, and 45% above $180,000. There is no tax-free threshold and no Medicare levy.

Do I pay tax from the first dollar on a working holiday visa?

Yes. Unlike Australian residents who have a $18,200 tax-free threshold, working holiday makers pay 15% from the first dollar earned.

Can I claim my superannuation when I leave Australia?

Yes. You can apply for a Departing Australia Superannuation Payment (DASP) after your visa expires and you leave. Note that a 35% tax is withheld on the payment.

Do I need to lodge a tax return on a working holiday visa?

Yes, if you earned income in Australia you must lodge a tax return. The deadline is 31 October following the end of the financial year (30 June).

What is the difference between 417 and 462 visa tax treatment?

Both the 417 (Working Holiday) and 462 (Work and Holiday) visas have identical tax treatment in Australia — the same 15% starting rate and the same bracket structure.