Software Engineer
AUOceania · AUD
Employer costs in Australia
Statutory employer contributions add 17.35% on top of gross salary. On a reference salary of A$110,000, the total annual cost to the employer is A$129,085.
Employer burden
+17.4%
A$19,085 / yr in contributions
Total cost breakdown
Reference gross salary 110,000 AUD.
Gross salary (reference)
A$110,000
Software engineer baseline
Employer contributions
A$19,085
17.35% of gross
Total employer cost
A$129,085
Salary + contributions
Largest single levy
11.50%
Superannuation Guarantee
| Employer contribution | Rate | Amount / yr | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | — | A$110,000 | — |
| Superannuation Guarantee | 11.50% | A$12,650 | OECD Taxing Wages |
| Payroll Tax (state avg.) | 4.85% | A$5,335 | OECD Taxing Wages |
| Workers' Compensation (est.) | 1.00% | A$1,100 | OECD Taxing Wages |
| Total employer contributions | 17.35% | A$19,085 | — |
| Total cost to employer | — | A$129,085 | — |
Cost composition
Data quality
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Cost calculator — Australia
Sources
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Data last reviewed June 1, 2026. Refreshed weekly via incremental static regeneration.
All employer costs in Australia