Make the move to stress-free super with Xero
Join over 200,000 Australian businesses using auto super to save time, simplify pay runs and keep compliance easy.
Pay the right amount of super every time
Xero auto-calculates super each pay run, keeping everything accurate and ATO-compliant.
Manage super in one place
Payroll and super sit side by side in Xero, so you can handle both without switching systems.
Included in every Xero plan
Auto super is included at no extra cost — pay super directly in Xero with no hidden fees.
Be ready for what’s next
Big changes are coming to how super is paid in Australia:
- PayDay Super: From 1 July 2026, employers will need to pay super each pay run instead of quarterly.
- SBSCH closure: The ATO’s Small Business Super Clearing House will close on 30 June 2026.
Why PayDay Super matters for your business
From 1 July 2026, every business in Australia will need to pay super at the same time as wages. Planning ahead now can help you avoid a last-minute rush.
Plan for more frequent payments
Paying super every pay run could affect your cash flow in the short term, so it pays to plan ahead.
Review your payroll setup
If your process is manual or inefficient, more frequent payments might add admin time and complexity.
Know the seven day rule
Super needs to reach employee funds within seven days of payday, so you’ll want a reliable system in place.
How Xero can help
Change can be tough, but Xero software eases you into the new normal. With its user-friendly design and clever features, Xero’s payroll software will help you stay compliant, reduce admin and keep cashflow in check.
- Auto super in Xero calculates contributions automatically each pay run. Plus, you can pay employee super directly through Xero, keeping payroll and super together in one secure platform.
- Stay effortlessly compliant and ready for upcoming PayDay Super requirements with Xero.
Don't just take our word for it
Xero swept the 2025 Finder payroll awards with wins for ease of use, service, most loved, most recommended, most trusted and top value.
Much more than payroll - a complete accounting solution for your business
Bank reconciliation
Keep your account balances and financials up to date. Easily confirm that the transactions in your bank accounts are recorded in your business financial records with Xero’s bank reconciliation software.
Online invoicing
Work smarter, not harder with Xero’s intuitive invoicing software. With Xero online accounting, you can send invoices, automate reminders and so much more from the comfort of your desktop or mobile app. Finish your invoice admin at a time that works for you and your small business.
GST returns
No more poring over spreadsheets! Xero automatically records GST on each transaction and includes it on the BAS, ready for you to review. And once you’ve reviewed the numbers, you can lodge your BAS online with the ATO securely, directly from Xero.
Plans to suit your business
Super used to be twelve separate entries. With auto super it’s one action and it just goes.
Steph saves hours by paying staff super directly through Xero.
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