FIFO Salary & Savings Calculator
This free calculator estimates example gross pay, tax, take-home pay and savings for a FIFO mining worker in Australia. Pick one of 10 roles, your experience, a roster and a state, and it shows the result beside the Mining Industry Award minimum.
Salary ranges, location premiums and living costs here are example figures, not verified data. The verified floor is the award minimum shown beside your results.
$86,250
per year (example rate)
$16,395
19.0% effective rate
$69,855
per year after tax
$5,821
per month
Estimate uses FY2026-27 Australian resident tax rates (source: ATO). Medicare levy is not included.
Award minimum for comparison
For General Labourer, our reading of the Mining Industry Award (MA000011) is Entry level to Level 2. This is MiningReady's interpretation, not an official mapping.
Award hourly minimum
$27.53 to $29.67
per hour, includes industry allowance
Award annual minimum
$54,408 to $58,636
weekly rate x 52, ordinary hours only
Award rates are legal minimums for adult full-time and part-time employees (38-hour week), effective from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026. Most mine-site roles pay above award through enterprise agreements. The example rate above is not verified data.
FIFO Savings Advantage
Living costs saved on site
$36,450
243 days on site x $150/day (example assumption)
Your estimated costs
$14,000
Example: rent, bills, car & personal when home
Annual savings potential
$55,855
Take-home minus living costs
Your FIFO Role vs Example $75K City Job
You could save $35,875 more per year than the example $75K city job
Disclaimer: These figures are illustrative examples only. Salary ranges, location premiums, living costs and the city comparison job are example assumptions, not verified data. Actual pay varies by employer, site, overtime, allowances and enterprise agreement. Tax uses FY2026-27 ATO resident rates, so check the ATO website for any later changes. It does not include the Medicare levy, HELP debt, or salary sacrifice. Savings estimates assume accommodation, meals, and flights are employer-provided on site.
Award minimum for reference (MA000011)
Mining Industry Award 2020 minimum rates for adult full-time and part-time employees, effective from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026. Weekly rates are for a 38-hour week and include the industry allowance.
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| Level | Weekly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level - Introductory | $1,046.31 | $27.53 |
| Level 1 - Basic | $1,088.71 | $28.65 |
| Level 2 - Intermediate | $1,127.61 | $29.67 |
| Level 3 - Competent | $1,160.51 | $30.54 |
| Level 4 - Advanced | $1,235.31 | $32.51 |
| Level 5 - Advanced specialist | $1,313.21 | $34.56 |
| Level 6 - Dual trade | $1,375.51 | $36.20 |
| Level 7 - Dual trade instrument technician | $1,429.51 | $37.62 |
Legal minimums, not typical site pay. Most mine-site roles pay above award through enterprise agreements. Source: Fair Work Ombudsman pay guide for MA000011, published 24 June 2026. Last verified 6 October 2026.