How do you calculate a pro rata salary?

Pro rata salary is calculated by dividing the full-time salary by the full-time hours, then multiplying by your actual hours. For example, if the full-time salary is $80,000 for 38 hours and you work 30 hours: $80,000 × (30 ÷ 38) = $63,158 per year.

Do part-time workers get the same hourly rate as full-time?

Yes. Under Australian employment law, part-time employees must receive the same hourly rate as an equivalent full-time employee. The only difference is the total hours worked and therefore total pay. Casual employees receive a loading (typically 25%) instead of leave entitlements.

How is annual leave calculated for part-time workers?

Part-time employees accrue annual leave on a pro rata basis. A full-time employee gets 4 weeks (20 days) per year. If you work 3 days per week (0.6 FTE), you accrue 12 days of annual leave per year. Each leave day is paid at your normal daily rate.

Does superannuation apply to pro rata salary?

Yes. Superannuation at 12% (2025-26 rate) is calculated on your actual pro rata salary, not the full-time equivalent. The $450 per month super threshold was abolished in July 2022, so all employees are entitled to super regardless of earnings.

What does 0.8 FTE mean in salary?

0.8 FTE (full-time equivalent) means you work 80% of full-time hours. For a standard 38-hour week, that's 30.4 hours. Your salary would be 80% of the full-time salary — for example, $68,000 if the full-time salary is $85,000.

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