Australian Capital Territory Payroll Tax Calculator 2026–27
Australian Capital Territory payroll tax threshold: $1,750,000 — Rate: 6.75% – 8.75% — Source: ACT Revenue Office
6.75% applies on Australian wages from $1.75M to $20M, 6.85% from $20M to $50M, 7.35% from $50M to $100M, 7.85% from $100M to $150M, and 8.75% above $150M.
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Each employee is assigned to Australian Capital Territory or another state using the 5-step waterfall test. Borderline cases are flagged for review.
Calculate and lodge
Your ACT payroll tax liability is calculated at 6.75% – 8.75%, above the $1,750,000 threshold. Download a lodgement-ready report.
Australian Capital Territory Payroll Tax Questions
What is the payroll tax threshold in Australian Capital Territory for 2026-27?
The annual payroll tax threshold in Australian Capital Territory for the 2026-27 financial year is $1,750,000. Employers with total Australian wages below this threshold are not required to pay payroll tax in ACT.
What is the payroll tax rate in Australian Capital Territory?
The payroll tax rate in Australian Capital Territory is 6.75% – 8.75%. 6.75% applies on Australian wages from $1.75M to $20M, 6.85% from $20M to $50M, 7.35% from $50M to $100M, 7.85% from $100M to $150M, and 8.75% above $150M. Rates are sourced from ACT Revenue Office and verified annually.
Who must register for payroll tax in Australian Capital Territory?
Employers (or groups of employers) whose total Australian wages exceed $1,750,000 in a financial year must register for payroll tax in Australian Capital Territory. Wages paid to employees who primarily work in ACT count towards the ACT liability.
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