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Employer Super Contributions Calculator
Calculate SG contributions per employee with the annual max contribution base cap. Calculate how much super guarantee (SG) you must pay per employee per pay period. 12% rate with the annual max contribution base cap.
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02 —RESULTS
Total SG per year$9,600.00
Total SG per fortnight$369.23
SG rate12.0%
Max contribution base (annual)$270,830
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Wondering where 12% comes from? See the Super Guarantee Rate history — every rate since 2002 and how payday super changes the max contribution base.
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What is the super guarantee rate in 2026-27?
The super guarantee rate is 12% for the 2026-27 financial year. This is the legislated maximum and there are no further scheduled increases.
What is the maximum super contribution base?
For the 2026-27 financial year, the maximum super contribution base is $270,830 per year. With payday super from 1 July 2026 the base is annual (the quarterly base no longer exists) — employers are not required to pay SG on employee earnings above this amount in the year.
How often do I need to pay super?
From 1 July 2026, under payday super, employers must pay super guarantee at the same time as salary and wages — contributions must reach the employee's fund within 7 business days of payday. The old quarterly due dates (28 January, 28 April, 28 July, 28 October) applied up to the 2025-26 financial year.