Qualifying earnings

Qualifying earnings

Qualifying earnings are the types of employee earnings that employers must use when calculating Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions under the Payday Super reforms starting on 1 July 2026. These earnings include base salary and wages, ordinary time earnings (OTE), and other relevant payments.

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