Australian Federal Police salaries for every band and increment point, with the policing career path and take-home pay after tax in 2026–27.
An AFP constable at band 3.1 earns $75,233 base, or $91,784 with the 22% operational composite: about $2,765 a fortnight after tax. Base rates rise 2.7% from 9 December 2026.
AFP police pay by career stage
| Stage | Point | Base salary | With 22% composite | Take-home per fortnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recruit in training | 2.3 | $69,698 | $85,032 | $2,589 |
| After graduation | 2.4 | $72,317 | $88,227 | $2,672 |
| Constable after the workbook | 3.1 | $75,233 | $91,784 | $2,765 |
| Top of band 3 | 3.5 | $87,836 | $107,160 | $3,167 |
| Band 4 (after assessment) | 4.2 | $91,420 | $111,532 | $3,282 |
| Top of band 5 | 5.3 | $111,861 | $136,470 | $3,930 |
| Sergeant / team leader | 6.1 | $111,861 | $136,470 | $3,930 |
| Top of band 7 | 7.3 | $132,185 | $161,266 | $4,512 |
Rates from 9 December 2025. The composite applies to Operations and Rostered Operations working patterns; Support roles get base salary only. Take-home is on the salary with composite.
All AFP salary bands
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
Band 5
Band 6
Band 7
Band 8
Executive Level
| Level | Salary now | Take-home per fortnight | From 9 December 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EL Minimum | $175,089 | $4,836 | $179,816 |
| EL1 | $180,682 | $4,967 | $185,560 |
| EL2 | $186,279 | $5,098 | $191,309 |
| EL3 | $191,874 | $5,224 | $197,055 |
| EL4 | $197,467 | $5,338 | $202,799 |
| EL5 | $203,063 | $5,452 | $208,546 |
| EL6 | $208,657 | $5,566 | $214,291 |
| EL7 | $214,251 | $5,680 | $220,036 |
| EL8 | $219,847 | $5,794 | $225,783 |
| EL9 | $225,442 | $5,908 | $231,529 |
| EL Maximum | $231,035 | $6,022 | $237,273 |
Take-home is after income tax and the Medicare levy for a full year in 2026–27, before allowances and super. Tap a salary to open it in the pay calculator.
Common questions
How much does an AFP police officer earn?
A new AFP recruit is paid at band 2.3, $69,698 a year, during training. A constable at band 3.1 earns a base salary of $75,233; in an operational role with the 22% core composite that's $91,784, about $2,765 a fortnight after tax.
What is the AFP core composite?
Employees on the Operations or Rostered Operations working pattern get a core composite of 22% of base salary for extended hours, shifts, weekends and public holidays. It counts as salary for super. High-volume operations areas get a further 35% composite.
When is the next AFP pay rise?
2.7% from 9 December 2026, the last increase under the 2024-2027 agreement. The table shows both rates.
How do AFP police move up the bands?
Recruits start at 2.3 and move to 2.4 on graduation. Finishing the AFP workbook moves you to 3.1, an assessment opens band 4, and band 5 needs 9 years of policing experience. Sergeants (team leaders) are in bands 6 and 7.
Is super included?
No. The AFP pays 15.4% employer super on top.
Other pay rates: NSW Police · Queensland Police · NSW firefighters · ADF. · APS pay.
Source: AFP Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027, Attachments A and B (commenced 9 December 2024). Checked 2026-10-21. Tax: ATO tax rates. General information only.