Australian Super Guarantee Estimator (2026–27)
Estimate 12% minimum SG from qualifying earnings, including the 2026–27 annual contribution base.
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Good to know: For pay dates 1 July 2026–30 June 2027 only. Applies 12% to entered qualifying earnings (QE), limited by the AUD 270,830 annual maximum contributions base from this employer. Determine employee eligibility and QE separately. Awards/contracts may require more. No salary-package extraction, contribution tax, concessional-cap advice, payment deadline, or late-payment charge is calculated.
How to use it (step by step)
- 1Confirm the employee is eligible and identify qualifying earnings using the official guidance below.
- 2Enter this pay’s QE in AUD, earlier QE paid by the same employer since 1 July 2026 (excluding this pay), and the pay date.
- 3Read the estimated minimum SG and any earnings above the annual base. This is an estimate to compare with payroll, not a payment or entitlement ruling.
Words to know
- QE
- Qualifying earnings used by the Australian Payday Super rules from July 2026. It is not simply take-home pay.
- Maximum contributions base
- The annual earnings ceiling for this statutory minimum SG calculation; it is not a cap on voluntary contributions.
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Sources & methods
- Australian Government: annual maximum contributions base for 2026–27 ↗
- Fair Work Ombudsman: tax, super and qualifying earnings ↗
References checked November 11, 2026. Read each tool’s scope and assumptions before relying on its result.
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