Calculators / Salary sacrifice
Salary sacrifice: 15% instead of your marginal rate.
Money sacrificed into super is taxed at 15% on the way in, not your marginal rate1 — so the benefit is that gap, up to the $32,500 concessional cap.
$
$
Ignores carry-forward cap, LISTO and existing balances. Division 293 may apply above $250k. Estimate only.
Net tax benefit per year
$1,700
tax saved on salary, less 15% contributions tax
Income tax saved$3,200
15% contributions tax−$1,500
Employer super guarantee (12%)$14,400
Total concessional (of $32,500 cap)$24,400
Extra into super$8,500
Take-home pay after sacrificing$84,280
$18,100 of cap room left before the $32,500 limit.
- 1 FY 2026-27: 12% super guarantee, $32,500 concessional cap, extra tax may apply above $250k. Verified vs ATO rates. Estimate only.
Common questions
Is salary sacrifice worth it?+
For most people on the 30%+ marginal rate, yes, you save the gap between your rate and 15%. The trade-off is the money is locked in super until you can access it (preservation age).
Does the cap include my employer's super?+
Yes. The $32,500 cap counts your employer's 12% guarantee and your salary sacrifice together, which is why the headroom shrinks as your salary rises.
Official sources