hi there,

can anyone tell me the average wage for the gold coast area,i.e what would be considered a comfortable wage?

It might help if you provided an idea of what trade? I imaging waitresses and civil engineers may have a completely different idea about what a confortable wage is.

- CDM

May 2008 Full-time ADULT total average earnings (annual)

Australia
$66,232.40 Male
$53,414.40 Female

QLD average wages
$62,119.20 Male
$51,266.80 Female

and.............
May 2008 Full-time MALE total earnings (weekly)
$2,078.30 Mining
$1,710.00 Finance and Insurance
<.. more ..>
$ 920.50 Retail Trade
$ 880.70 Accommodation, Cafes and Restaurants

Interesting figures. Presume they are before taxes, super etc?

Yes.

Hi ABC


$66,232.40 Male
Have you got any idea how much you take home after paying tax ?

Regards dutchman Markus

Tax Rates for the year 2008/2009 are:
Taxable income : Tax on this income
$0 – $6,000 : Nil
$6,001 – $34,000 : 15c for each $1 over $6,000
$34,001 – $80,000 : $4,200 plus 30c for each $1 over $34,000
$80,001 – $180,000 : $18,000 plus 40c for each $1 over $80,000
Over $180,000 : $58,000 plus 45c for each $1 over $180,000

Therefore:
34,000 = 4,200.00
32,232 = 9,669.60
Total Tax = $13,869.60
+ Medicare at 1.5% = $993.50
Net Take home = $51,368.90

or = $4,280.70 per month or $987.86 per week

Hi

I have found this calculator good for working out take home pay
http://116.213.11.20/Home/Banking/Ca...rticleId=15318