Wrkr
Wrkr is an Australian ASX-listed regtech (ASX: WRK) operating a cloud-based workforce compliance platform that unifies onboarding, STP reporting, superannuation clearing, credential verification and SMSF management for Australian employers, bookkeepers, super funds and payroll providers.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersSydney, Australia
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Wrkr does
Wrkr is an Australian regulatory technology company, listed on the ASX under ticker WRK, that operates a cloud-based workforce compliance platform for Australian employers. The platform unifies employee onboarding, Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting, superannuation clearing, workforce credential verification, wage payments and SMSF management into a single ATO-connected workflow, with direct STP lodgement and SuperStream gateway connectivity certified against ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2. Core infrastructure sits under the wholly-owned subsidiary ClickSuper Pty Ltd (trading as Wrkr PAY), and the company recently extended its capability set through the February 2026 acquisition of PaidRight, an AI-driven payroll compliance platform with real-time wage compliance and award-interpretation technology covering 500,000+ workers.
Wrkr monetises primarily through transaction fees on superannuation contributions processed via the Wrkr Clearing House, with fees varying by payment method, transaction volume, payroll integration and headcount, supplemented by interest on funds held in the Wrkr Trust Account and an annual subscription for the SMSF Hub. Pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed. Distribution combines a self-serve online registration motion for small businesses and SMSF trustees, direct enterprise sales, bookkeeper and accountant managed channels (supported by referrals through bodies such as the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers), strategic partnerships with major superannuation funds — most notably AustralianSuper and Rest, with 9 funds integrated — and an API-embedded model for payroll providers and DSPs.
The company is positioned as the direct commercial replacement for the ATO's Small Business Superannuation Clearing House ahead of the Payday Super reform effective 1 July 2026, which will require employers to remit super contributions within 7 days of each pay run. Wrkr serves primary segments of small business employers, bookkeepers and accountants, superannuation funds and administrators, payroll providers and DSPs, and SMSF trustees, with secondary exposure to enterprise employers. As of 2026, the platform supports super contributions for 4M+ Australian workers across 80,000+ employers, the company has 107 employees, and reported 72% year-over-year growth in cash receipts in Q3 FY26.
Wrkr firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Wrkr
- Legal name
- Wrkr Ltd
- Website
- https://wrkr.com.au
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Wrkr is an Australian ASX-listed regtech (ASX: WRK) operating a cloud-based workforce compliance platform that unifies onboarding, STP reporting, superannuation clearing, credential verification and SMSF management for Australian employers, bookkeepers, super funds and payroll providers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Wrkr industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Workforce Compliance Software
- NAICS
- Payroll Services (541214), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (54121)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Payroll Software & Payroll-as-a-Service (SaaS) (BPACAIAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Payroll, Contractor Payments & SME HR Finance (FSAGAJAI), Managed Payroll Services (Full-Service Payroll Outsourcing) (BPAAAHAA)
Keywords
Where Wrkr is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sydney
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices2 records
Markets served
Wrkr business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Clearing House Transaction Processing: Fees received for processing superannuation contributions through the Wrkr Clearing House. Fees vary based on payment method, transaction volumes, payroll system integrations and number of employees. Interest earned on funds held in Wrkr Trust Account.
- SMSF Hub Subscription: 12-month subscription terms for SMSF Hub with automatic annual renewal. Fees payable in advance, with CPI adjustments from 1 July each year.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Custom pricing based on employer size and usage |
| Subscription | Annual | SMSF Hub annual subscription |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
Wrkr product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Wrkr operates a cloud-based workforce compliance platform for Australian employers, providing a superannuation clearing house, employee onboarding with built-in ID and credential verification, Single Touch Payroll reporting to the ATO, SMSF management, and Payday Super compliance tooling. Following the 2026 acquisition of PaidRight, the platform incorporates AI-driven real-time wage compliance and award-interpretation technology. The service is delivered via self-serve online registration, direct enterprise sales, embedded API integrations for payroll providers, and bookkeeper-managed multi-client accounts.
Product overview
Wrkr is an Australian regulatory technology company offering a unified workforce compliance platform that combines multiple modules into an integrated architecture. The core product is the Wrkr Clearing House for superannuation management, supplemented by platform modules including Onboarding Compliance, Pay (Payroll Obligations), Super, Credentials, STP Reporting, and SMSF Hub. The platform targets different segments through specialized solutions for Small Business, Enterprise, Super Funds, and Bookkeepers/Accountants. Wrkr expanded its portfolio through the acquisition of PaidRight, an AI-driven payroll compliance platform, adding real-time wage compliance and award-interpretation technology to its capabilities. The platform also offers an API-based solution (Payrolls & DSPs) for software providers to embed functionality. The architecture integrates payroll reporting, superannuation contributions, and workforce compliance through ATO-connected workflows with enterprise-grade security.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Wrkr Clearing House Core cloud-based superannuation clearing house that lets Australian employers manage and pay superannuation contributions across multiple funds, track payment status, and meet ATO and Payday Super compliance obligations through ATO-connected SuperStream workflows.
- SMSF Hub Standalone subscription product that lets SMSF trustees and accountants manage self-managed super fund rollovers, contributions, and release authorities electronically via the Superannuation Transaction Network.
- PaidRight AI-driven payroll compliance platform providing real-time wage compliance engine and award-interpretation technology, integrated into Wrkr to expand services into payroll compliance beyond superannuation.
- Super Funds Clearing House Solution White-label superannuation clearing solution for superannuation funds and administrators, enabling them to offer employer onboarding and contribution processing under their own brand on Wrkr infrastructure.
- Wrkr Software Providers API Embedded API offering for payroll software providers and data service providers to integrate Wrkr onboarding, superannuation clearing, and compliance workflows into their own products.
- Payday Super Solution Compliance solution purpose-built for Payday Super reforms effective 1 July 2026, enabling higher-frequency super contributions with timestamped tracking, fund-level visibility, and 7-day contribution window control.
Quantifiable outcome
- Platform processes super contributions for 4M+ Australian workers across 80,000+ employers
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Wrkr
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Wrkr technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
Feature5 records
Wrkr partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.
- AustralianSupercoreMajor strategic partnership with AustralianSuper for super clearing services. Achieved 94% production take-up rate. Key superannuation fund partner for employer onboarding and contribution processing.
- RestcoreStrategic partnership with Rest superannuation fund for super clearing and employer services. Major superannuation fund partnership for reaching Australian employers.
- Transmit SecuritysupportingSecurity partnership to provide enhanced protection for superannuation funds and safeguard Australian savings from cyber threats. Addresses heightened security needs in the superannuation industry.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Wrkr competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- QuickBooks (Intuit): Global SMB accounting and payroll platform with an Australian presence, providing STP and super compliance that compete at the low end of Wrkr's SMB segment.
- Xero: Dominant Australian cloud accounting platform with a payroll add-on covering STP, superannuation, and award compliance. A broader incumbent that can bundle competing functionality to its large existing SMB base.
- ANZ (including OnePath / superannuation clearing): Big-four Australian bank with super fund and employer clearing capabilities, competing for large-employer super processing volumes that are also addressed by Wrkr's enterprise and super fund solutions.
- MYOB: Established Australian accounting and payroll suite used by SMBs and their bookkeepers, offering STP, super, and award compliance that overlaps with Wrkr's pay and super workflows.
- Westpac (including BT Super / Advance Asset Management): Major Australian bank and super fund operator with proprietary clearing house and payroll-adjacent services, representing a large incumbent that can route employers to in-house super and compliance solutions.
Direct peers
- Employment Hero: Australian HR, payroll, and employee management SaaS platform that bundles superannuation and award compliance workflows, directly overlapping with Wrkr's onboarding, pay, and credentials modules for SMB employers.
- Ascender: Provider of payroll, HR, and superannuation software to Australian employers and administrators, operating in the same payroll-compliance and super-streaming category as Wrkr's platform.
- Pay.com.au: Australian cloud-based payroll and employee management platform that handles STP reporting, superannuation, and award interpretation, competing for the same small business and accountant-led segments as Wrkr.
- KeyPay (IRIS Software Group): Cloud payroll platform serving Australian SMBs and accountants with award interpretation, STP, and superannuation handling, overlapping with Wrkr's pay, super, and credentials modules.
- SuperChoice (Linkly): Direct competitor in the Australian superannuation clearing house space, offering employer-to-fund super contribution processing and competing head-to-head with Wrkr Clearing House for the same SMB and mid-market employer base.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Wrkr social profiles
Digital presenceWrkr compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Wrkr financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Wrkr leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Wrkr subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
Wrkr funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Wrkr M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A2 records
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Wrkr
What does Wrkr do?
Wrkr operates a cloud-based workforce compliance platform for Australian employers, providing a superannuation clearing house, employee onboarding with built-in ID and credential verification, Single Touch Payroll reporting to the ATO, SMSF management, and Payday Super compliance tooling. Following the 2026 acquisition of PaidRight, the platform incorporates AI-driven real-time wage compliance and award-interpretation technology. The service is delivered via self-serve online registration, direct enterprise sales, embedded API integrations for payroll providers, and bookkeeper-managed multi-client accounts.
Is Wrkr a public or private company?
Wrkr is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Wrkr founded?
Wrkr was founded in 2014. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Wrkr based?
Wrkr is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Wrkr make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Clearing House Transaction Processing is the primary driver. The others are SMSF Hub Subscription.
Who are Wrkr's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are QuickBooks (Intuit), Xero, ANZ (including OnePath / superannuation clearing), MYOB and Westpac (including BT Super / Advance Asset Management). Direct peers are Employment Hero, Ascender, Pay.com.au, KeyPay (IRIS Software Group) and SuperChoice (Linkly).
Does Wrkr have an API?
Yes. Wrkr offers an API for payroll providers, DSPs, and software providers to embed onboarding, super, and compliance functionality into their platforms. The platform supports file-based integration via payroll service providers, accounting or payroll software products, or direct data entry into the Wrkr Clearing House. Developer documentation is at www.wrkr.com.au/software-providers.
What industry is Wrkr in?
Wrkr's product category is Workforce Compliance Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPACAIAB, Payroll Software & Payroll-as-a-Service (SaaS), with a secondary code of FSAGAJAI, Payroll, Contractor Payments & SME HR Finance. Its NAICS code is 541214 and its SIC code is 7372.