Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry base salaries for every APS and Executive Level pay point from 12 March 2026, with take-home pay after tax in 2026–27.
An APS 4 at DAFF starts on $80,371, about $2,467 a fortnight after tax. An EL 1 starts on $129,106, about $3,741 a fortnight.
DAFF pay rates after tax
| Pay point | Salary | Take-home per fortnight | With HECS |
|---|---|---|---|
| APS 1.1 | $57,497 | $1,874 | $1,874 |
| APS 1.2 | $57,920 | $1,884 | $1,884 |
| APS 1.3 | $62,740 | $2,008 | $2,008 |
| APS 2.1 | $66,425 | $2,102 | $2,102 |
| APS 2.2 | $70,788 | $2,216 | $2,209 |
| APS 3.1 | $71,290 | $2,229 | $2,219 |
| APS 3.2 | $73,430 | $2,285 | $2,263 |
| APS 3.3 | $76,974 | $2,378 | $2,335 |
| APS 3.4 | $79,747 | $2,450 | $2,391 |
| APS 4.1 | $80,371 | $2,467 | $2,404 |
| APS 4.2 | $82,649 | $2,526 | $2,451 |
| APS 4.3 | $87,496 | $2,653 | $2,549 |
| APS 5.1 | $88,834 | $2,688 | $2,577 |
| APS 5.2 | $90,304 | $2,726 | $2,607 |
| APS 5.3 | $96,183 | $2,880 | $2,726 |
| APS 5.4 | $96,829 | $2,897 | $2,740 |
| APS 6.1 | $99,734 | $2,973 | $2,799 |
| APS 6.2 | $101,640 | $3,023 | $2,838 |
| APS 6.3 | $106,435 | $3,148 | $2,935 |
| APS 6.4 | $112,044 | $3,295 | $3,050 |
| EL 1.1 | $129,106 | $3,741 | $3,398 |
| EL 1.2 | $132,609 | $3,833 | $3,467 |
| EL 1.3 | $138,861 | $3,986 | $3,579 |
| EL 2.1 | $151,938 | $4,293 | $3,800 |
| EL 2.2 | $156,498 | $4,400 | $3,877 |
| EL 2.3 | $161,191 | $4,510 | $3,957 |
| EL 2.4 | $170,708 | $4,733 | $4,118 |
Pay points are numbered from the bottom of each level. Take-home is after income tax and the Medicare levy for a full year in 2026–27; allowances and super aren't included. Tap a salary to open it in the pay calculator.
APS 1 and APS 2 form one broadband (pay points APS1–2.1 to APS1–2.5). APS 5 pay point 5.4 starts on 12 March 2026. Specialist streams (such as veterinary officers) have separate tables in the agreement.
Common questions
What is the APS 4 salary at DAFF?
$80,371 – $87,496 a year from 12 March 2026, or about $2,467 to $2,653 a fortnight after tax in 2026–27.
What is the APS 6 salary at DAFF?
$99,734 – $112,044 a year, about $2,973 to $3,295 a fortnight after tax.
What is the EL1 salary at DAFF?
$129,106 – $138,861 a year, about $3,741 to $3,986 a fortnight after tax.
Is super included?
No. Employer super is paid on top of these base salaries.
Are these the same in every APS agency?
No. Each agency sets its own pay points in its enterprise agreement, so the same level can pay differently. Compare agencies.
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Source: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Enterprise Agreement 2024–2027, Attachment A – Table A1 General Employment Stream pay scale, rates from 12 March 2026. Checked 2026-10-15. Tax: ATO tax rates. General information only.