Do you get paid super on overtime?

Question

Im rostered to work 38 hours a week but actually do about 72 hours am i getting paid superannuation on the 38 hours only or the whole lot? What government organistion would i need to contact to double check this?

Answer 1

I get double time when I work overtime. the only hours that I'm paid overtime are for those hours worked over 40 hours per week.

Answer 2

The following is taken from an ATO guide to employers who must pay super for their employees:

Ordinary time earnings

You must pay a minimum of 9% of your employee’s earnings

base. For most employees, their earnings base is their ordinary

time earnings. This generally means the amount they earn for

their ordinary hours of work, including:

■ over-award payments

■ commissions

■ allowances, and

■ paid leave.

Ordinary time earnings does not include overtime that is paid

for work performed outside of ordinary hours.

Answer 3

Super is only paid on your base wage, not on overtime.

But I agree with the other answerer ~ it sounds like you are getting ripped off on your overtime if you are working those hours.

Seriously, check with your union, or the DLI.

Cheers :-)

Answer 4

Short answer is NO only on the first 38 hours. I have a question for you who do you work for they can't legally pay time and a half for all your overtime. If your in a union talk to them if not you should look at joining one.

Answer 5

No you don't get super for overtime just for your normal hours. Overtime is time and a half for the first 2 hours and double time after that.

Answer 6

Dept of labor