If you want to live comfortably when you retire, adding to your employer’s super contributions can help build your nest coontribution. If you’re on a lower income, you may be eligible for bonus contributions from the government. Here we explain how to check your employer is paying you the right amount of super, and show how making extra contributions can boost the amount of super you have when you stop working. If you are eligible to receive super contributions, your employer must deposit money into your super account. The super guaranteeor minimum amount paid, is 9. Ordinary time earnings are what you earn for your ordinary hours of work, including over-award payments, bonuses, commissions, allowances and some paid leave.