The super guarantee (SG) rate is the minimum amount you must pay into your employees’ super fund.
The SG rate in Australia is 11.5% per annum and is set to rise by 0.5% per year till it reaches 12% in July 2025.
Generally, an employee must be paid super if they’re:
You must pay super for eligible employees. Payments must be received by the employee’s fund on or before the quarterly super due dates.
You can make payments more frequently, but you’ll still need to make sure your employees’ super fund receive their super guarantee contribution by the due date.
Scroll table horizontally on mobile
| Period | SG payment due date |
|---|---|
| 1 July - 30 September | 28 October |
| 1 October - 31 December | 28 January |
| 1 January - 31 March | 28 April |
| 1 April - 30 June | 28 July |
Our new Learn Hub has plenty of expert insights and tools to help your team members. From simple tips on growing your super, to super helpful information about planning for retirement, we’ve got you covered.
The implementation of Payday Super is set to take effect from 1 July 2026 and will change the way Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions are made.
Choosing Aware Super means partnering with a fund that goes beyond just meeting your super obligations.
Take some time to get to know our most popular investment approach, so your colleagues can make informed choices about their super.
