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Super Tax Calculator.

Calculate the tax on your superannuation contributions, earnings, and withdrawals at every stage.

CalculatorFree, no signupOn-deviceupd February 2026
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Your numbers
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$100k

Your gross annual income from all sources

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$12k

Total SG + additional employer contributions per year

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$0

Pre-tax additional contributions you make

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$0

Non-concessional contributions from take-home pay

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$200k

Used to estimate earnings tax and check caps

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7%

Expected annual return on your super investments

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Superannuation is one of the most tax-effective investment structures in Australia, but the tax rules can be complex. Contributions, earnings, and withdrawals are all taxed differently depending on your age, income, and contribution type. This calculator breaks down exactly how much tax you'll pay on your super at every stage — and where the real tax savings are.

§ Worked examples

Real-world scenarios

Tax Savings from Salary Sacrifice

Sarah earns $120,000 and salary sacrifices $10,000 into super.

Without salary sacrifice, Sarah pays 34.5% (marginal rate + Medicare) on that $10,000 = $3,450 tax. In super, the tax is 15% = $1,500. Net tax saving: $1,950 per year. Over 25 years with compounding, this strategy adds ~$100,000+ to her super.

Division 293 Warning

James earns $260,000. His employer pays $31,200 in SG (12%).

James exceeds the $250,000 threshold for Division 293 tax. He'll pay an additional 15% (total 30%) on the portion of contributions that push him over the threshold. He should consider this when planning additional salary sacrifice.

§ FAQ

Questions Australians ask

§ Glossary

Plain-English definitions

Concessional Contributions
Pre-tax contributions including employer SG, salary sacrifice, and personal contributions you claim a tax deduction for. Taxed at 15% entering the fund (cap: $30,000/year).
Non-Concessional Contributions
After-tax contributions made from your take-home pay. Not taxed entering the fund because tax has already been paid (cap: $120,000/year).
Division 293
An additional 15% tax on super contributions for high-income earners whose income plus super contributions exceed $250,000.
Earnings Tax
Investment returns earned inside super are taxed at a maximum of 15%. Capital gains held for over 12 months are taxed at 10% (one-third discount).