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Super on $100,000.00 Salary

How much superannuation your employer must pay on a $100,000.00 salary at the current 12% SG rate.

Last verified: 2 August 2026

Quick Answer

On a $100,000.00 salary, your employer must contribute $12,000.00 per year in super at the 12% SG rate. That's $3,000.00 per quarter or $461.54 per fortnight.

Annual

$12,000.00

Quarterly

$3,000.00

Monthly

$1,000.00

Fortnightly

$461.54

Super by Salary

SalaryAnnual SuperQuarterly
$85,000.00$10,200.00$2,550.00
$90,000.00$10,800.00$2,700.00
$95,000.00$11,400.00$2,850.00
$100,000.00 ← You$12,000.00$3,000.00
$105,000.00$12,600.00$3,150.00
$110,000.00$13,200.00$3,300.00
$115,000.00$13,800.00$3,450.00

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Cap super at the maximum contribution base ($270,830 per year for 2026-27 under Payday Super)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much super on a $100,000.00 salary?

At the current SG rate of 12%, your employer must contribute $12,000.00 per year in superannuation on a $100,000.00 salary. That's $3,000.00 per quarter.

How much super per month on $100,000.00?

On a $100,000.00 annual salary, super works out to approximately $1,000.00 per month at the 12% rate.

Is super paid on top of my salary?

It depends on your employment contract. Super is calculated on your Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE). Some contracts are 'super inclusive' meaning super comes out of your total package, while others pay super on top of your base salary.

When does my employer have to pay super?

Since 1 July 2026, Payday Super requires employers to pay super on payday — the contribution must reach the employee's fund within 7 business days of each payday. Up to 30 June 2026, super was paid quarterly by the 28th day after each quarter ended.

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