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Aussie Payslip Checker (2026-27 FY).

Checks correctness of Australian payslips, tax withheld, and net pay for FY 2026-27.

CalculatorFree, no signupOn-deviceLiveupd August 2026
Inputs
Your numbers
$
$2k

Total pre-tax amount earned this period

How often are you paid?

$
$320

Tax withheld shown on payslip this period

$
$220

Employer super for this period — not deducted from your pay

%
12%

Super guarantee rate (2026-27: 12%)

Are you currently repaying a student loan?

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The Aussie Payslip Checker (2026-27 FY) helps you confirm your payslip matches official ATO tax and super rules for the current financial year, including the 1 July 2026 tax cut. Enter the amounts from your payslip to see if your tax, net pay, and super line up with what should be paid for your income and frequency. Use it to sense-check for errors and learn how your pay is calculated.

§ Worked examples

Real-world scenarios

Salaried Full-Time, Fortnightly Pay

Emma earns $2,400 per fortnight (before tax), with $384 PAYG withheld. Her payslip shows $288 super (12%). No HECS.

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grossIncome:2,400payFrequency:FortnightlytaxWithheld:384superAmount:288superRate:12hecsHelpDebt:0

Emma's tax and super match the expected ATO figures for 2026-27. Her net pay is $2,016 per fortnight, super is extra and paid by employer.

Graduates With HELP, Monthly Pay

James earns $4,000/month, $550 PAYG withheld, $480 super. Has a HECS/HELP debt.

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grossIncome:4,000payFrequency:MonthlytaxWithheld:550superAmount:480superRate:12hecsHelpDebt:1

At $48,000/year, James is below the $69,528 HECS repayment threshold (2026-27), so no compulsory HECS repayment is deducted yet — his debt just sits there accruing annual indexation until his income rises above the threshold. Expected tax at this income is closer to $490/month, so his $550 withheld looks slightly high (about $60/month over) — worth a quick payroll check. Super checks out at $480 (12% of $4,000).

§ FAQ

Questions Australians ask

§ Glossary

Plain-English definitions

Gross Income
Total pay before tax or deductions are taken out.
PAYG Withholding
Tax taken out of your pay by your employer, sent to the ATO on your behalf.
Superannuation Guarantee
The legal minimum % of your salary your employer must pay into your super fund. 12% for 2026-27 — the final legislated rate, unchanged since 1 July 2025.
Net Pay
The amount you actually receive in your bank account (after tax).
Stage 3 Tax Cuts
The tax cuts that took effect 1 July 2024, restructuring brackets and lowering rates for most Australians. A further cut took effect 1 July 2026, lowering the $18,201-$45,000 bracket from 16% to 15%.