2025 Australia Payroll Report

Payroll in Australia is under unprecedented pressure. Rising compliance burdens, technological fragmentation, global workforce expansion and economic stress are placing intense demands on payroll teams, and employees are feeling the pinch. As Gen Z and Millennials demand pay flexibility, real-time access and personalisation, the stakes for getting payroll right have never been higher. 

The 2025 Deel Australia Payroll Report offers deep insights into this shifting landscape. Backed by surveys of payroll leaders and Australian employees, this whitepaper shines a light on the most pressing issues payroll professionals face and reveals practical strategies for building a modern, resilient, and employee-centric payroll function. 

Key takeaways: 

• Data on employee financial stress and rising demand for earned wage access 
• Insights into payroll team burnout, under-resourcing and retention challenges 
• The impact of new legislation like the Wage Theft Act and upcoming PayDay Super reforms 
• Analysis of payroll technology adoption, integration gaps and manual data risks 
• How AI is being used (and what professionals are worried about) 
• The generational divide in payroll expectations and preferences 
• Why future-ready payroll means flexibility, transparency and smarter tools 

Don’t let outdated systems and processes hold your business back. Download the report now and discover how to future-proof your payroll strategy and elevate the employee experience.