Department of Home Affairs (including the Australian Border Force) base salaries for every APS and Executive Level salary range from 12 March 2026, with take-home pay after tax in 2026–27.
An APS 4 at Home Affairs starts on $79,476, about $2,443 a fortnight after tax. An EL 1 starts on $121,755, about $3,549 a fortnight.
Home Affairs pay rates after tax
| Level | Salary | Take-home per fortnight | With HECS |
|---|---|---|---|
| APS 1 minimum | $57,497 | $1,874 | $1,874 |
| APS 1 maximum | $60,946 | $1,962 | $1,962 |
| APS 2 minimum | $62,775 | $2,009 | $2,009 |
| APS 2 maximum | $68,425 | $2,154 | $2,154 |
| APS 3 minimum | $70,477 | $2,208 | $2,202 |
| APS 3 maximum | $79,403 | $2,441 | $2,384 |
| APS 4 minimum | $79,476 | $2,443 | $2,386 |
| APS 4 maximum | $86,246 | $2,620 | $2,524 |
| APS 5 minimum | $88,834 | $2,688 | $2,577 |
| APS 5 maximum | $96,829 | $2,897 | $2,740 |
| APS 6 minimum | $99,734 | $2,973 | $2,799 |
| APS 6 maximum | $111,701 | $3,286 | $3,043 |
| EL 1 minimum | $121,755 | $3,549 | $3,248 |
| EL 1 maximum | $139,450 | $4,000 | $3,589 |
| EL 2 minimum | $140,893 | $4,034 | $3,613 |
| EL 2 maximum | $183,347 | $5,030 | $4,332 |
The agreement sets a minimum and maximum salary for 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.
The same table covers Australian Border Force officers: APS 3 is Border Force Officer, APS 5 Senior Border Force Officer, APS 6 Border Force Supervisor, EL 1 Inspector and EL 2 Superintendent.
Common questions
What is the APS 4 salary at Home Affairs?
$79,476 – $86,246 a year from 12 March 2026, or about $2,443 to $2,620 a fortnight after tax in 2026–27.
What is the APS 6 salary at Home Affairs?
$99,734 – $111,701 a year, about $2,973 to $3,286 a fortnight after tax.
What is the EL1 salary at Home Affairs?
$121,755 – $139,450 a year, about $3,549 to $4,000 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 Home Affairs Enterprise Agreement 2024–27, Attachment A – General Salary Table, rates from 12 March 2026. Checked 2026-10-15. Tax: ATO tax rates. General information only.