Qualifying Earnings and Payday Super: What Employers Need to Know
From 1 July 2026, Payday Super and the new Qualifying Earnings framework will change how employers calculate, pay and report superannuation.
Read the Configuration GuideWhat’s Changing?
Australian employers will need to review their payroll setup to ensure Super Guarantee calculations and STP reporting are configured correctly.
Qualifying Earnings
Super calculations will use the new Qualifying Earnings framework.
Payday Super
Super contributions will need to be paid on payday, not quarterly.
STP Reporting
Employers will report QE and super liabilities through STP each pay run.
SG Rate
The Super Guarantee rate remains at 12%.
Why This Matters
These changes may affect how earnings, allowances, direct payments and payroll categories are mapped in your payroll system.
- Earnings categories
- Allowances and loadings
- Direct payments
- Salary sacrifice
- Payroll mappings
- STP reporting
- Super calculations
- Awards, EAs and contracts
Employer Responsibility
CrewCard provides the configuration tools, but employers remain responsible for confirming which payments should be treated as Qualifying Earnings. We recommend checking with your payroll specialist, accountant or industrial relations advisor if you are unsure.
Review Your Configuration Today
Use our Qualifying Earnings Configuration Guide to review your payroll setup and prepare for the upcoming Payday Super changes.
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