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13th month pay
in Australia.

SALARY PAYMENT IN Australian Dollar (AUD $)

CONTRACT LANGUAGE English

PAYROLL TAX 15.85%

PAYROLL CYCLE Weekly or bi-weekly

TIME TO HIRE 12 hours

Is there a 13th month pay in Australia?

There is no 13th month salary payment in Australia. This type of payment is more commonly a workers benefit in European countries.

Is the 13th month pay in Australia mandatory or standard?

In Australia, there is no standard for a 13th month salary payment. Australians are entitled to 4 weeks annual leave each year, which if not taken will carry over until the employee takes their annual leave. Some companies may also give a bonus to their employees at the end of the year, but this is also not mandated or a standard practice.

When is the 13th month salary paid in Australia?

In Australia, all bonuses are up to the discretion of the employer or stipulated in the employment agreement. 

Does the 13th month salary amount to any extra payment by the employer?

Since virtually no bonuses are guaranteed in Australia, any bonus would be an extra payment by the employer.

Is the 13th month salary taxable in Australia?

All bonuses received in Australia are subject to taxes as income.

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Your business can easily hire employees in Australia without opening a local entity. We handle local employment law, complex tax regulations, and international payroll in 180+ countries worldwide. All you need to do is focus on your business.

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