Rate Calculator
The hourly rate your worker takes home is only part of the story. Superannuation, workers comp, payroll tax, leave accruals, and compliance costs add 30-45% on top. Use our calculator to see exactly where your money goes.
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Estimated Charge Rate
$52.00/hr
above base rate of $35.00/hr
Minimum charge rate of $52.00/hr applied
Even at lower base rates, regulatory compliance costs (workers compensation, superannuation, payroll tax, leave accruals, insurance, and payroll processing) create a cost floor. Below $52.00/hr, the margin becomes unsustainable after accounting for all mandatory employer obligations.
Daily Cost(8 hrs)
$416.00
Weekly Cost(38 hrs)
$1,976
Annual Cost(48 weeks)
$94,848
Estimates only. Rates shown are indicative and based on standard assumptions. Actual charge rates may vary depending on award classification, site allowances, specific insurance premiums, and other factors. Contact us for an exact quote tailored to your specific requirements.
What You’re Paying For
When you engage a labour hire worker through HBG, these are the mandatory and operational costs built into every charge rate.
The Superannuation Guarantee requires employers to contribute 12% of ordinary time earnings into the worker's nominated super fund. This is a non-negotiable statutory obligation.
Premium rates vary by trade classification and state. Higher-risk roles like scaffolding attract higher premiums. HBG manages all claims and return-to-work programs.
A state-based tax on wages paid above a threshold. Rates and thresholds differ by state — from 4% in TAS to 6.85% in ACT. New Zealand has no payroll tax.
Annual leave, personal/carer's leave, and public holidays are accrued as a percentage of ordinary hours. These entitlements accumulate whether the worker takes leave or not.
Recruitment, onboarding, induction management, licence verification, PPE, payroll processing, invoicing, and account management — the operational cost of supplying compliant labour.
$20M public liability, professional indemnity, and workers compensation coverage. All certificates of currency maintained and available on request. You carry zero employer risk.
State-by-State
Payroll tax applies above the annual threshold in each state. As a national labour hire provider, HBG manages these obligations across every jurisdiction.
| State | Rate | Threshold |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | 5.45% | $1.2M |
| QLD | 4.85% | $1.3M |
| VIC | 4.85% | $900K |
| WA | 5.50% | $1.0M |
| SA | 4.95% | $1.5M |
| TAS | 4.00% | $1.25M |
| NT | 5.50% | $1.5M |
| ACT | 6.85% | $2.0M |
| NZ | 0% | N/A |
FY 25/26 Rates
Standard hourly charge rates (excl. GST) for the 2025/26 financial year. Actual rates may vary based on client agreements, site allowances, and shift penalties. Contact us for a formal quote.
All rates are per hour, exclusive of GST. Penalty rates (overtime, weekend, public holiday) apply per the relevant Modern Award. Rates effective 1 July 2025.
These estimates give you a starting point. For an exact charge rate based on your specific award classification, site allowances, and volume requirements, get in touch with our team.
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