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What to include on an Australian payslip

For employees covered by the national workplace relations system, give the pay slip within one working day of payday, even when the employee is on leave.

Employer, employee and dates
Include employer and employee names, the employer ABN if applicable, the pay period and the date of payment. A pay period is not the same as the payment date.
Earnings and hours
Show gross and net pay. For hourly-paid employees, include the ordinary hourly rate, hours worked at that rate and the total paid at that rate. Identify relevant loadings, allowances, bonuses and penalty rates.
Deductions
List the amount and details of each deduction, including the fund or account receiving it where required. Use verified payroll amounts rather than treating a generic calculator estimate as final withholding.
Superannuation
Show contributions made, or intended to be made, for the pay period and the relevant super fund details. Employer super contributions are not a deduction from the employee’s take-home pay.
Sensitive leave information
Do not label paid family and domestic violence leave on the pay slip. Follow Fair Work’s specific recording rules to protect the employee’s safety.

Before issuing, check the current Fair Work guidance, applicable award or agreement and your payroll records. Creating a PDF does not submit Single Touch Payroll reports to the ATO or replace your reporting obligations.

Source: Fair Work Ombudsman: Pay slips · Reviewed

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Payroll Regulations in Australia

Under the Fair Work Act 2009, Australian employers must provide pay slips to employees within one working day of payment. Pay slips must include the employer's name, the employee's name, pay period, gross and net amounts, loadings, allowances, and superannuation contributions. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) administers PAYG (Pay As You Go) withholding, and employers must report payroll data through Single Touch Payroll (STP).

Pay Frequency

Fortnightly

Currency

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Country guide

Read the detailed Australia payroll guide before you generate.

A practical guide to Australian payslip fields. Covers Fair Work pay slip requirements, PAYG withholding fields, the 12% superannuation guarantee, salary sacrifice, and HECS-HELP repayments.

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Common Deductions in Australia

PAYG Withholding (Income Tax)

Superannuation Guarantee (employer contribution)

HECS-HELP / SFSS Repayment

Medicare Levy

Salary Sacrifice Contributions

Union Fees

CleverSlip Features for Australia

AUD currency formatting

PAYG withholding line item fields

Superannuation Guarantee tracking fields

Pay period and allowance breakdown fields

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Superannuation Guarantee in Australia?

The Superannuation Guarantee (SG) requires employers to contribute a percentage of an employee's ordinary time earnings to a compliant super fund. The rate has been progressively increasing and is set at 12% as of July 2025. While it is an employer obligation (not deducted from wages), it must be shown on the payslip. Employees may also make voluntary salary sacrifice contributions to super.

How does PAYG withholding work on Australian payslips?

PAYG (Pay As You Go) withholding is the system by which employers deduct income tax from employee wages each pay period and remit it to the ATO. The amount withheld is based on ATO tax tables, the employee's Tax File Number declaration, and their residency status. The payslip must show the gross payment and the amount of PAYG tax withheld.

What is HECS-HELP and how does it appear on an Australian payslip?

HELP debt repayments are handled through the PAYG withholding system when applicable. Check the current ATO withholding schedules and the employee’s declaration; thresholds and repayment rules can change between income years. Do not use a historical threshold as the current payroll rate.

How do I create payslips for Australia employees?

For employees covered by the national workplace relations system, provide a pay slip within one working day of payday. Check Fair Work’s required fields and your approved payroll records before creating the PDF. Payslip generation does not submit Single Touch Payroll reports to the ATO.

Are payslips a legal requirement in Australia?

Yes, for employees covered by the national workplace relations system. Fair Work requires pay slips within one working day of payday and specifies the information they must contain. Check the current Fair Work guidance for your circumstances rather than relying on a generic template.

What deductions must appear on an Australia payslip?

An Australian payslip must show gross pay, PAYG withholding amount, net pay, and any deductions made (such as salary sacrifice, union fees, or HELP repayments). Superannuation contributions must also be listed, including the name of the fund and the amount. Award entitlements such as penalty rates, loadings, and overtime must be separately identified where applicable.

Can I generate payslips for part-time or contract workers in Australia?

Yes. Part-time and casual employees are entitled to payslips just like full-time employees. Casual workers should see their casual loading (typically 25% on top of base pay) itemised separately. Independent contractors are not employees and therefore do not receive employer payslips; they issue tax invoices for their services. Misclassifying employees as contractors is a serious compliance risk under the Fair Work Act.

How often should payslips be issued in Australia?

Payslips must be provided within one working day of every payday, regardless of pay frequency. Many Australian employers pay fortnightly, but weekly, monthly, and semi-monthly arrangements are also common and permitted under awards and enterprise agreements. Electronic payslips are acceptable as long as the employee can access and print them, though some awards specify that printed payslips must be provided upon request.

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