🦘Australia

Superannuation
Calculator Australia 2026

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Projected at 67

$3,040,466

ASFA Comfortable

$595,000

Surplus

+$2,445,466

What this means for you

Your super is projected to exceed the ASFA comfortable standard by $2,445,466. You're in a strong position — maintaining your current contributions should provide a comfortable retirement. Consider whether your super fund's investment option is still appropriate for your age.

Super Balance Milestones

Age 30

$80,000

Age 35

$175,355

Age 40

$312,249

Age 45

$508,779

Age 50

$790,922

Age 55

$1,195,976

Age 60

$1,777,482

Age 65

$2,612,310

Age 67

$3,040,466

Your projected balance is $3,040,466

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What is the ASFA Retirement Standard?

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) publishes quarterly retirement standards. In 2026, the comfortable standard requires $595,000 for singles and $690,000 for couples, providing ~$51,000/year (single) or ~$72,000/year (couple) in retirement spending. The modest standard ($350,000 single) covers basics plus limited recreation.

How Super Works in 2026

Under the Superannuation Guarantee, your employer contributes 12% of your Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE) into your super fund. The concessional contribution cap is $30,000/year (including employer SG, salary sacrifice, and personal deductible contributions). Non-concessional contributions are capped at $110,000/year.

3 Ways to Boost Your Super Balance

  1. Salary sacrifice — Pre-tax contributions above your employer's SG. Up to $30,000/year total. Taxed at 15% inside super vs your marginal rate (32.5%+ for most).
  2. Government co-contribution — Earn under $58,445? Contribute after-tax and the government matches 50c per $1, up to $500/year.
  3. Consolidate lost super — The ATO holds $16B+ in lost and unclaimed super. Search via myGov and roll it into your main fund.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How much super do I need to retire in Australia?

ASFA's comfortable retirement standard requires $595,000 for singles and $690,000 for couples (2026). However, your actual target depends on desired lifestyle, retirement age, and whether you qualify for the Age Pension. Our calculator projects your balance based on current contributions and growth rate.

What is the superannuation guarantee rate in 2026?

The Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate is 12% of ordinary time earnings in 2025-26. This means your employer must contribute at least 12% of your pre-tax salary into your super fund. The rate was legislated to reach 12% by July 2025 (from 11.5% in 2024-25).

Can I make extra contributions to my super?

Yes. You can salary sacrifice pre-tax income into super (concessional contributions up to $30,000/year including employer contrib) or contribute after-tax money (non-concessional, up to $110,000/year). Both strategies reduce your tax and boost your retirement balance.

How do concessional vs non-concessional contributions work?

Concessional contributions are pre-tax (salary sacrifice, employer SG) and taxed at 15% inside super — much less than your marginal rate. The cap is $30,000/year. Non-concessional contributions are after-tax money — not taxed again in super, with a cap of $110,000/year (or $330,000 over 3 years using the bring-forward rule).

What happens to my super if I retire early?

You generally cannot access super until you reach preservation age (60 for most Australians). If you retire early, you need a 'bridge' portfolio of non-super investments to fund living costs until 60, at which point super kicks in. This is the 'two-phase retirement' approach.

Does the calculator include the Age Pension?

This calculator focuses on your super balance projection. The Age Pension (available from age 67 if you meet the assets and income test) acts as a floor income in retirement. If your super+assets are below the full pension threshold, you may receive $28,514/year (single) or $42,988/year (couple) from 2026.