In this topic

• Introduction
• Pre-1 July 2026 Readiness Checklist
• ePayroll Configuration (Your Responsibility)
  • Step 1: Review Your Paycode Mappings
  • Step 2: Confirm Your QE Mappings
  • Step 3: Register Your SSID with the ATO
• Regulatory Preparation (Your Responsibility)
  • Step 4: Understand Your Super Payment Obligations
  • Step 5: Consult Your Advisors (If Needed)
• What ePayroll Handles Automatically (No Action Needed)

Introduction

This topic provides a checklist to confirm you are ready for Pay Day Super on 1 July 2026, covering ePayroll configuration and regulatory preparation.

Disclaimer: This documentation explains how ePayroll handles Qualifying Earnings configuration for Pay Day Super. For regulatory advice on your specific obligations under Australian superannuation law, consult the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), your accountant, or a payroll professional.

Pre-1 July 2026 Readiness Checklist

Use this checklist to confirm you’re ready for Pay Day Super on 1 July 2026. Work through each item and mark it complete as you go.

Target completion date: 15 June 2026 (but the earlier the better)

ePayroll Configuration (Your Responsibility)

Step 1: Review Your Paycode Mappings

• ☐ I have navigated to Employer → STP2 Config
• ☐ I have reviewed the QE column for all Payment Paycodes
• ☐ I have reviewed the QE column for all Allowance Paycodes
• ☐ I have reviewed the QE column for all Deduction Paycodes
• ☐ I have reviewed the QE column for all Salary Packaging Deductions
• ☐ I have updated any mappings that did not reflect my organisation’s setup
• ☐ (Optional) I have downloaded my QE mappings to Excel for offline review or to share with my accountant

Step 2: Confirm Your QE Mappings

• ☐ I have clicked Save in the STP2 Config screen
• ☐ I have clicked Confirm in the confirmation popup

Step 3: Register Your SSID with the ATO

• ☐ I have located my Software Subscription ID (SSID) on the Employer Home page (under Employer Details)
• ☐ I have registered my SSID with the ATO as required for Payday Super compliance

NOTE: Your SSID is displayed in the Employer Details section on your Employer Home page. Use the copy icon to copy it to your clipboard.

Regulatory Preparation (Your Responsibility)

Step 4: Understand Your Super Payment Obligations

• ☐ I understand that from 1 July 2026, super contributions must be paid on the same day as salary and wages
• ☐ I have reviewed my current super payment schedule with my super fund or clearing house
• ☐ I have updated my payment processes to meet the Pay Day Super frequency requirements

Step 5: Consult Your Advisors (If Needed)

• ☐ I have consulted my accountant or payroll professional if I was unsure about any QE mappings
• ☐ I have reviewed the ATO’s Payday Super guidance relevant to my industry and pay structure

What ePayroll Handles Automatically (No Action Needed)

These items are fully automated — you do not need to configure or action them:

• ✅ QE calculation per employee per pay run
• ✅ Super Liability (L) calculation
• ✅ Maximum Contributions Base (MCB) application
• ✅ Inclusion of QE and L in all STP2 submissions from 1 July 2026