Casual Loading Calculator Australia
Work out the 25% casual loading on top of the base rate, and see the casual hourly rate, weekly pay and annual pay for your hours.
Casual Loading Calculator (25%)
Work out the casual hourly rate, weekly and annual pay when 25% casual loading is added to the base rate.
• $30.00 × 1.25 = $37.50/hr
• The 25% casual loading is the standard under most modern awards. It replaces paid annual leave, personal leave and other entitlements that permanent employees receive.
What is Casual Loading?
Casual loading is an extra 25% paid on top of the base rate to casual employees. It compensates them for not receiving paid annual leave, personal leave and other entitlements that permanent employees get. Instead of paid leave, casuals receive a higher hourly rate.
How the 25% Casual Loading Works
A casual employee's hourly rate is the base rate × 1.25. For example, a base rate of $30 becomes a casual rate of $37.50. Enter the base hourly rate and typical weekly hours to see the loaded rate, weekly pay and the annualised amount (× 52 weeks).
The 25% loading is the standard under most modern awards. Some awards or enterprise agreements set a different rate — always check the award that covers your job.
Casual vs Permanent
The 25% loading makes casual pay look higher per hour, but permanent employees receive paid annual leave, paid personal leave, redundancy protection and greater job security. Use the Wage Comparison calculator to compare total packages rather than just the hourly rate.
Super on Casual Loading
Superannuation guarantee (12%) is paid on the loaded casual rate — including the 25% loading. The old $450-per-month threshold was removed in July 2022, so super is paid from the first dollar for most casual workers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is casual loading in Australia?
The standard casual loading is 25% on top of the base rate under most modern awards. It replaces paid leave entitlements that permanent employees receive.
Is casual loading included in super?
Yes. Super guarantee (12%) is calculated on the loaded casual rate, including the 25% loading.
Do casual employees get leave loading?
Generally no. Casual loading already replaces paid leave, so casuals do not receive the 17.5% annual leave loading that permanent employees get.
Is casual pay taxed differently?
No. Casual income is taxed under the same PAYG withholding and tax brackets as permanent employment. The loading is simply part of your ordinary earnings.
How is casual loading calculated?
Multiply the base hourly rate by 1.25. For a $30 base rate that is $37.50 per hour. Weekly pay is the casual rate × hours worked.