Mbappe Salary: How Much Reaches Your Bank Account After Tax in Australia?
The pay for a professional sportsperson varies widely and is not publicly disclosed for individual players. This guide explains the tax treatment and provides an example calculation.
Understanding Your Take-Home Pay as a Professional Sportsperson
Whether you are earning a high-profile mbappe salary or a more modest professional income, the tax rules are the same. The Australian Taxation Office provides specific guidance for professional sportspersons on what income to include and what deductions you can claim . Your take-home pay depends on your taxable income after deductions, the tax rates for 2026–27, and the Medicare levy.
Tax Rates for 2026–27
For the 2026–27 tax year, resident tax rates are:
- $0–$18,200: Nil
- $18,201–$45,000: 15c for each $1 over $18,200
- $45,001–$135,000: $4,020 plus 30c for each $1 over $45,000
- $135,001–$190,000: $31,020 plus 37c for each $1 over $135,000
- $190,001 and over: $51,370 plus 45c for each $1 over $190,000
These rates are from the income tax page . The Low Income Tax Offset (LITO) can reduce tax for lower incomes, up to a maximum of $700.
Medicare Levy
Most people pay the Medicare levy of 2% of taxable income. The latest published single-person thresholds are $28,011 and $35,013. If your taxable income is below $28,011, you pay no Medicare levy. Between $28,011 and $35,013, a shading rate of 10c per $1 over the lower threshold applies. Above $35,013, you pay the full 2%.
Example Take-Home Calculation
Let’s assume you earn a taxable income of $100,000 (after deductions). Using the 2026–27 rates:
- Tax on first $18,200: $0
- Tax on $18,201–$45,000 ($26,800): $4,020
- Tax on $45,001–$100,000 ($55,000): $16,500 (30c per $1)
- Total tax before offsets: $20,520
- LITO: At $100,000, LITO is reduced to $0 (phases out above $66,667).
- Medicare levy: 2% of $100,000 = $2,000
- Total tax and Medicare: $22,520
- Take-home pay: $77,480 per year, or about $6,457 per month.
This is a resident estimate only. It excludes HELP/HECS, the Medicare levy surcharge, salary sacrifice, and payroll tax-table rounding. Not an assessment.
How Your Pay Compares to Benchmarks
- National minimum wage: $26.44 per hour, $1,004.90 per week, $52,255 per year. A $100,000 income is nearly double the minimum.
- All employees average: $1,579.20 per week, $82,118 per year (includes part-time). Your $100,000 is above average.
- Full-time adult ordinary time earnings: $2,083.70 per week, $108,352 per year. Your $100,000 is slightly below this benchmark.
For more context, see our Benchmarks page.
Deductions Specific to Sportspersons
The ATO guide lists common deductions: equipment, uniforms, travel between games, training costs, and agent fees. You can also claim home office expenses if you manage contracts or media commitments. Keep receipts and a logbook.
Salary Packaging and Super
You can salary package items like a car or additional super contributions to reduce taxable income. However, the packaged benefits cannot be claimed as deductions. Super guarantee is 12% from 1 July 2026, up to a maximum contribution base of $270,830. Super is not deducted from your take-home pay if your job ad states “plus super”.
For more on take-home pay calculations, visit our Take-home pay guide. For tax and Medicare details, see Tax and Medicare.
Questions
What deductions can a professional sportsperson claim?
According to the Australian Taxation Office, you can claim deductions for expenses directly related to earning your income, such as equipment, travel, training, and management fees. Keep detailed records of all work-related expenses.
How does the Medicare levy affect my take-home pay?
The Medicare levy is 2% of your taxable income, unless you are on a lower income where reduced rates apply. For full-time earners above the single threshold of $35,013, it is a flat 2%. If your income is between $28,011 and $35,013, a shading rate applies.
Can I salary package as a sportsperson?
Yes, salary packaging can reduce your taxable income, but the benefits you receive cannot be claimed as deductions. See our Salary packaging guide for more details.