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Superannuation on Your Payslip: A Complete Guide
Superannuation is a mandatory retirement savings system in Australia. Employers must contribute a minimum percentage of an employee's ordinary time earnings to a super fund. This guide explains how super appears on your payslip, how it's calculated, and what to check.
Key Features for Australia
PAYG Withholding
Pay As You Go income tax calculated using current ATO tax tables and your employee's tax file declaration.
Superannuation
Super guarantee calculated at the current rate (11.5% for 2025-26). Supports salary sacrifice arrangements.
Medicare Levy
Medicare levy (2%) and surcharge calculated based on income thresholds and private health insurance status.
HELP/HECS Repayment
Higher Education Loan Programme repayments calculated at the correct rate based on repayment income thresholds.
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