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Payslip Errors<\/h1>\n

How well do Aussies keep track of their payslips, and which mistakes are costing them?<\/p>\n

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What’s missing in your payslip?<\/h2>\n

Many Aussies don\u2019t regularly check their payslips, meaning small errors can easily go unnoticed, costing workers hundreds and even thousands each year. We surveyed 1,000 Australians and analysed data from the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) and the Australian Tax Office (ATO) to identify who isn\u2019t reviewing their payslips, the industries most affected, and the types of mistakes slipping through the cracks.<\/p>\n

With Payday Super<\/a> on the horizon, now is a great time for workers to take a closer look at their pay.<\/p>\n

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Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n

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Checking payslips carefully isn\u2019t common; just 28% of full-time workers do it, along with 23% of part-time and 19% of casual employees.<\/p>\n

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The most common payslip error is incorrect payment amounts, whether that be hours, rate or salary, with almost half of respondents identifying this mistake in the past.<\/p>\n

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The majority of Australians don’t check the super component on their payslips, with only 15% checking for it every pay cycle.<\/p>\n

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How many Aussies check their payslips regularly?<\/h2>\n

When was the last time you actually checked your payslip? If you\u2019re like most Aussies, probably not recently. Our survey found that only one quarter (26%) of Australians check each payslip diligently, while the rest either check casually or very rarely, leaving many at risk of missing errors like underpayments or super mistakes.<\/p>\n

Full-time workers lead the way, with 28% checking every payslip, followed by 23% of part-timers, showing that even predictable salaries are worth monitoring. Casual employees, who face the most variable pay, are the least diligent, with just 19% checking every pay and 39.2% \u2018Very Rarely\u2019 looking, highlighting how tricky it can be to keep track when hours and wages keep changing.<\/p>\n

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