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Payroll tax (historical rates)

Previous rates for payroll tax.

Historical payroll tax rates from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2025

Period Maximum deduction Rate (%)
Annual ($) Monthly ($)
1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 900,000 75,000 4.85
1.2125 (regional)
1 July 2021 to 30 June 2024 700,000 58,333 4.85
1.2125 (regional)
1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 650,000 54,166 4.85
2.02 (regional)
1.2125 (regional - bushfire affected areas)
1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020 650,000 54,166 4.85
2.425 (regional)
1.2125 (regional - bushfire affected areas)
1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019 650,000 54,166 4.85
2.425 (regional)
1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 625,000 52,083 4.85
3.65 (regional)
1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 575,000 47,916 4.85
1 July 2014 to 30 June 2016 550,000 45,833 4.85

 

For earlier payroll tax rates, please refer to the Payroll Tax Act 2007 and Payroll Tax Act 1971.

Updated: 7 July 2026