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Payday Super is coming. Are you ready?

New superannuation laws start 1 July 2026. PaySauce makes it simple.
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Starts 1 July 2026

The Australian Government is introducing Payday Super, one of the biggest changes to payroll in years.

From 1 July 2026, employers must pay superannuation at the same time as wages, rather than quarterly. Super contributions will need to reach employees' super funds shortly after each pay run. The current superannuation rate is 11.5% in 2025, rising to 12% from 1 July 2026 alongside the Payday Super changes. This change affects all Australian employers, including farms, cafes, retail stores, and small businesses.
Before July 2026
QUARTERLY PAYMENTS

  • Pay super 4 times a year

  • Due 28 days after each quarter ends

  • Calculated on ordinary time earnings

  • Manual tracking and spreadsheets workable

  • Penalties apply if payments are late
From 1 July 2026
EVERY PAYDAY

  • Super paid on every single pay run

  • Must reach the fund within 7 business days

  • Calculated on new "qualifying earnings" rules

  • Manual processes will struggle to keep up

  • Higher penalties for non-compliance

Super just became part of every pay run

Payday Super changes everything

Payday Super turns superannuation from a quarterly task into a core part of every pay run. For businesses using manual processes or spreadsheets, this can create extra admin, compliance risk and cash flow challenges.

  • Every pay run you'll need to:

  • Calculate super automatically

  • Submit payments more frequently

  • Ensure contributions reach funds on time

  • Keep accurate employee super fund details up to date
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Payday Super sorted. Automatically.

Built for Australian small businesses

PaySauce keeps super connected to every pay run, so you're compliant from day one. No manual calculations, no chasing payments, no spreadsheets.

  • Super calculated automatically every pay run

  • Pastoral Award and industry award rates built in

  • Payroll records and super obligations tracked in one place

  • Less admin during your busiest periods
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Payday Super. Your questions answered.

Everything you need to know about the new superannuation laws.
Payday Super is new Australian legislation requiring employers to pay superannuation at the same time as wages, starting 1 July 2026. Instead of paying super quarterly, you'll need to pay it every single pay run.
1 July 2026. All Australian employers need to be compliant from this date, including small businesses, farms, cafes and retail stores.
Currently, employers pay super four times a year, due 28 days after each quarter ends. From 1 July 2026, super must be paid with every pay run and reach the employee's super fund within 7 business days.
The ATO will apply higher penalties for late or missed super payments under the new rules. Staying compliant from day one is the easiest way to avoid issues.
PaySauce automatically calculates and tracks super on every pay run. Your obligations are handled inside your payroll process, so nothing gets missed and you stay compliant without extra admin.
Make sure your employee super fund details are up to date before 1 July 2026. PaySauce will take care of the calculations and payments automatically from there.
You can read more from the Australian Taxation Office at ato.gov.au/payday-super and Fair Work Australia at fairwork.gov.au. Our team is also happy to answer any questions - just get in touch.

Managing super the old way vs the PaySauce way.

THE OLD WAY
  • Calculate super manually each quarter
  • Chase employee super fund details
  • Hope your spreadsheet has it right
  • Risk of late payments and ATO penalties
THE PAYSAUCE WAY
  • Super calculated automatically every pay run
  • Employee super details stored and verified
  • Payments tracked and submitted on time
  • Compliant with Payday Super from day one