Volunteer Benefits Calculator

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The replacement cost of a volunteer

The *replacement cost of a volunteer is calculated using the average hourly part-time wage of a person of their age in their State of residence, plus 15% employer on-costs (inclusive of superannuation, payroll tax and administration expenses).
Age CohortHourly Rate*
Age Cohort15 to 25 yearsHourly Rate*$20.33
Age Cohort25 to 34 yearsHourly Rate*$46.01
Age Cohort35 to 44 yearsHourly Rate*$56.02
Age Cohort45 to 54 yearsHourly Rate*$57.53
Age Cohort55 to 64 yearsHourly Rate*$53.82
Age Cohort65 years and overHourly Rate*$40.37
Age CohortAll ages – Use if volunteer age is unknownHourly Rate*$48.01