2026 Payroll Industry Report

65.3%
see poor or incomplete data
is the biggest payroll risk
52.8%
report compliance risk is their
biggest Payday Super concern
12.9%
of payroll teams currently
use AI tools

The payroll profession is evolving rapidly.

Discover the latest insights into payroll risk, technology, governance, Payday Super readiness, AI adoption and salary trends from more than 1,200 payroll, HR and finance professionals across Australia.

With increasing compliance complexity, system integration challenges and the upcoming implementation of Payday Super, organisations are under growing pressure to strengthen payroll governance and operational readiness.

The 2026 Payroll Industry Report provides practical insights into:

  • Payroll operational risks
  • Payroll technology and integration challenges
  • Payday Super readiness
  • AI adoption in payroll
  • Payroll salary benchmarks
  • Governance and executive oversight trends

Australia’s most comprehensive payroll industry report is here

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2026 Payroll Industry Report Key Insights

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