Payday Super due date calculator

Since 1 July 2026, employers must pay super at the same time as wages. It must be received by the employee's fund within 7 business days of payday.

Rates checked against ATO and official sources on 26 September 2026. How we calculate

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Super must reach the fund byMonday 26 October 2026$420.00 (12% of qualifying earnings) · 7 business days after payday

The fund must receive the money by this date. Clearing houses and banks can take 1–3 business days, so pay earlier.

Late or missed contributions attract the new super guarantee charge: the shortfall, notional earnings and an administrative uplift of up to 60%.

How it's calculated

Enter the date you paid wages. We count forward 7 business days, skipping weekends and public holidays that apply across your state or territory.

  • New employees or a new fund: 20 business days for the first contribution.
  • Out-of-cycle payments (such as a bonus paid on a different day) are due 7 business days after the next regular payday.
  • The deadline is when the fund receives the money, not when you send it.

Missed or late contributions attract the new super guarantee charge: the shortfall, notional earnings, an administrative uplift of up to 60%, and a choice loading where applicable.

Common questions

What are qualifying earnings?

Ordinary time earnings plus some other amounts, such as salary sacrificed to super. Overtime is generally not included.

Does quarterly super still apply?

No. Quarterly due dates ended on 30 June 2026. Super for the April–June 2026 quarter was due by 28 July 2026.

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