Services Australia 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 Services Australia starts on $79,322, about $2,439 a fortnight after tax. An EL 1 starts on $122,493, about $3,568 a fortnight.
Services Australia pay rates after tax
| Level | Salary | Take-home per fortnight | With HECS |
|---|---|---|---|
| APS 1 minimum | $57,497 | $1,874 | $1,874 |
| APS 1 maximum | $61,603 | $1,979 | $1,979 |
| APS 2 minimum | $64,202 | $2,045 | $2,045 |
| APS 2 maximum | $69,288 | $2,177 | $2,177 |
| APS 3 minimum | $71,170 | $2,226 | $2,217 |
| APS 3 maximum | $79,320 | $2,439 | $2,383 |
| APS 4 minimum | $79,322 | $2,439 | $2,383 |
| APS 4 maximum | $87,886 | $2,663 | $2,557 |
| 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 | $113,242 | $3,326 | $3,074 |
| EL 1 minimum | $122,493 | $3,568 | $3,263 |
| EL 1 maximum | $135,731 | $3,913 | $3,526 |
| EL 2 minimum | $141,751 | $4,054 | $3,628 |
| EL 2 maximum | $168,571 | $4,683 | $4,082 |
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.
New starters are usually paid the minimum of the level; the Agency Head can set a higher salary within the range, and you move up through the range with performance-based progression.
Common questions
What is the APS 4 salary at Services Australia?
$79,322 – $87,886 a year from 12 March 2026, or about $2,439 to $2,663 a fortnight after tax in 2026–27.
What is the APS 6 salary at Services Australia?
$99,734 – $113,242 a year, about $2,973 to $3,326 a fortnight after tax.
What is the EL1 salary at Services Australia?
$122,493 – $135,731 a year, about $3,568 to $3,913 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: Services Australia Enterprise Agreement 2024–2027, Table C1 – General Employment Stream, rates from 12 March 2026. Checked 2026-10-15. Tax: ATO tax rates. General information only.