Rate Calculator
Understand the True Cost of Labour Hire
The hourly rate your worker takes home is only part of the story. Superannuation, workers comp, payroll tax, leave accruals, and compliance costs add 30-45% on top. Use our calculator to see exactly where your money goes.
Configure Your Rate
Adjust inputs to see the cost breakdown update in real time.
Estimated Charge Rate
$48.81/hr
above base rate of $35.00/hr
Cost Breakdown
Daily Cost(8 hrs)
$390.46
Weekly Cost(38 hrs)
$1,855
Annual Cost(48 weeks)
$89,025
Estimates only. Rates shown are indicative and based on standard assumptions. Actual charge rates may vary depending on award classification, site allowances, specific insurance premiums, and other factors. Contact us for an exact quote tailored to your specific requirements.
What You’re Paying For
Every Dollar Accounted For
When you engage a labour hire worker through HBG, these are the mandatory and operational costs built into every charge rate.
Superannuation
The Superannuation Guarantee requires employers to contribute 11.5% of ordinary time earnings into the worker's nominated super fund. This is a non-negotiable statutory obligation.
Workers Compensation
Premium rates vary by trade classification and state. Higher-risk roles like scaffolding attract higher premiums. HBG manages all claims and return-to-work programs.
Payroll Tax
A state-based tax on wages paid above a threshold. Rates and thresholds differ by state — from 4% in TAS to 6.85% in ACT. New Zealand has no payroll tax.
Leave Accruals
Annual leave, personal/carer's leave, and public holidays are accrued as a percentage of ordinary hours. These entitlements accumulate whether the worker takes leave or not.
Admin & Compliance
Recruitment, onboarding, induction management, licence verification, PPE, payroll processing, invoicing, and account management — the operational cost of supplying compliant labour.
Insurance
$20M public liability, professional indemnity, and workers compensation coverage. All certificates of currency maintained and available on request. You carry zero employer risk.
State-by-State
Payroll Tax Rates by Jurisdiction
Payroll tax applies above the annual threshold in each state. As a national labour hire provider, HBG manages these obligations across every jurisdiction.
| State | Rate | Threshold |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | 5.45% | $1.2M |
| QLD | 4.85% | $1.3M |
| VIC | 4.85% | $900K |
| WA | 5.50% | $1.0M |
| SA | 4.95% | $1.5M |
| TAS | 4.00% | $1.25M |
| NT | 5.50% | $1.5M |
| ACT | 6.85% | $2.0M |
| NZ | 0% | N/A |
Get an Exact Quote
These estimates give you a starting point. For an exact charge rate based on your specific award classification, site allowances, and volume requirements, get in touch with our team.
Licensed labour hire provider — NSW, QLD, VIC, WA & NZ. ABN 81 638 914 824.