Country tax profile · 2026
Australia income tax
How Australia taxes income
Australia taxes personal income at rates up to 45%. Permanent residents are taxed on worldwide income; temporary residents are exempt on almost all foreign source income and gains.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Australia and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
Australia income tax brackets (2026)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| up to 18,200 AUD | 0% |
| up to 45,000 AUD | 16% |
| up to 135,000 AUD | 30% |
| up to 190,000 AUD | 37% |
| over the top bracket | 45% |
National brackets; local or regional surcharges may apply on top.
How Australia's income tax compares
Australia's top income tax of 45% is the 18th highest of the 197 countries we track, against a global average of 27.9% and a Oceania average of 24.4%.
Countries with a similar income tax
United Kingdom (45%) · Germany (45%) · France (45%) · Switzerland (45%) · Japan (45%) · South Korea (45%)
Who is a tax resident of Australia?
Resident under the 'resides' test, domicile test, 183-day test, or Commonwealth superannuation test
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What is the income tax rate in Australia?
Australia taxes personal income at rates up to 45%. Permanent residents are taxed on worldwide income; temporary residents are exempt on almost all foreign source income and gains.
Can expats pay less income tax in Australia?
Yes. Under the Temporary resident exemption regime, qualifying new residents pay about 0.0% instead of the 45% headline rate.