Superannuation guarantee calculator
What your employer must contribute at the 12% guarantee rate, and what a package figure really pays you as salary.
Covers 2026–27 financial year · rates as at 2026-07-01
Employer super for the year
Estimate$13,200
12.0% of 110,000 of ordinary time earnings
- Salary excluding super
- $110,000
- Lands in the fund after 15% tax
- $11,220
- After 25 years
- $615,580
| Ordinary time earnings | $110,000 |
|---|---|
| Guarantee rate | 12% |
| Employer contribution | $13,200 |
| Contributions tax | -$1,980.00 |
| Into your balance | $11,220 |
A $110,000 salary plus super attracts $13,200 of employer contributions; the same figure quoted as a package is a $98,214 salary.
How this is calculated
How this is calculated
Plus super versus package
A $110,000 salary plus super costs the employer $123,200. The same $110,000 quoted as a package is a base salary of $98,214 with $11,786 of super — a difference of $11,786 in take-home terms.
base = package ÷ (1 + 0.12)Ordinary time earnings, not everything
The 12% applies to ordinary time earnings, which excludes overtime but includes most allowances, bonuses and paid leave. Getting this wrong is the most common underpayment finding.
High earners hit a ceiling
Compulsory super stops at the maximum contribution base of $62,500 a quarter, so earnings above $250,000 a year attract no further guarantee unless your employer chooses to pay it.
Worked example: A $110,000 salary plus super
| Salary | $110,000 |
|---|---|
| Quoted as | Plus super |
| Rate | 12% |
| Employer contribution | $13,200 |
|---|---|
| After 15% tax | $11,220 |
| Total cost to employer | $123,200 |
Quoted as a $110,000 package instead, the salary drops to $98,214 — an $11,786 pay cut for the same headline number.
What this assumes
- The full salary is ordinary time earnings.
- Contributions are paid quarterly on time.
- No salary sacrifice arrangement is in place.
- The projection uses a constant net return.
Where this commonly goes wrong
- Overtime is excluded from ordinary time earnings, but most allowances, bonuses and paid leave are included — the split is where underpayments hide.
- Employers must pay at least quarterly, and from July 2026 many must pay on payday; late contributions attract the superannuation guarantee charge.
- A package quote and a plus-super quote for the same headline number differ by 12% of the base — always confirm which one an offer means.
Questions
How much super should my employer pay?
Twelve percent of your ordinary time earnings. On a $110,000 salary that is $13,200 a year, paid on top of the salary if the offer was quoted as "plus super". The rate reached its legislated ceiling on 1 July 2025.
What is the difference between plus super and a package?
A $110,000 salary plus super pays you $110,000 and contributes $13,200 on top. A $110,000 package pays you $98,214 with $11,786 contributed. Same headline number, $11,786 less in your hand.
Is overtime included in super?
Generally no. The guarantee applies to ordinary time earnings, which excludes overtime worked outside your ordinary hours but includes most allowances, commissions, bonuses and paid leave.
Is there a cap on compulsory super?
Yes. The maximum contribution base is $62,500 a quarter, so earnings above about $250,000 a year attract no further compulsory contributions. Employers may pay more, but they are not required to.
When does my employer have to pay it?
At least quarterly under the current rules, with payday super phasing in for many employers. Late payment triggers the superannuation guarantee charge, which is not tax-deductible for the employer.
How do I check I have been paid correctly?
Compare the contributions shown in your fund against 12% of your ordinary time earnings for each quarter. Payslips show what was accrued, which is not always what was actually transferred to the fund.
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Sources
General estimate based on published ATO rates for the 2026–27 financial year. Not tax advice, and it does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. Confirm your position with the ATO or a registered tax agent.
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