Hire employees in 180+ countries

Hire international contractor

Find the best candidates for your team

Retain talents with the best benefits

Work visa & permit services

Explore all our add-ons

Our borderless team and our mission

How we accelerate global hiring

Discover our partner benefits

Platform news and annoucements

Our offices around the world

How we keep your data secure

How to hire remote teams

Shape your global hiring strategy

Global hiring cost insights

Calculate employment cost

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

Hire and pay talents
with Horizons in
180+ countries

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.

Hiring in Australia, Made Easy

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.

FAQs

Is it not mandated or standard practice to pay a 13th month salary to employees in Australia.

Success stories from businesses we’ve helped enter and grow in new markets.

Client Testimonials

What to expect when you connect with Horizons

Recruit, hire and pay remote
teams without a local entity

We respect your data, and process it according to our Privacy Policy