Queensland Payroll Tax Calculator 2026–27
Queensland payroll tax threshold: $1,300,000 — Rate: 4.75% – 4.95% — Source: Queensland Revenue Office
4.75% applies up to $6.5M; 4.95% applies above $6.5M.
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Each employee is assigned to Queensland or another state using the 5-step waterfall test. Borderline cases are flagged for review.
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Your QLD payroll tax liability is calculated at 4.75% – 4.95%, above the $1,300,000 threshold. Download a lodgement-ready report.
Queensland Payroll Tax Questions
What is the payroll tax threshold in Queensland for 2026-27?
The annual payroll tax threshold in Queensland for the 2026-27 financial year is $1,300,000. Employers with total Australian wages below this threshold are not required to pay payroll tax in QLD.
What is the payroll tax rate in Queensland?
The payroll tax rate in Queensland is 4.75% – 4.95%. 4.75% applies up to $6.5M; 4.95% applies above $6.5M. Rates are sourced from Queensland Revenue Office and verified annually.
Who must register for payroll tax in Queensland?
Employers (or groups of employers) whose total Australian wages exceed $1,300,000 in a financial year must register for payroll tax in Queensland. Wages paid to employees who primarily work in QLD count towards the QLD liability.
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