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Pay by job: public sector pay scales
Official pay scales for police, nurses, teachers, paramedics, doctors, firefighters, public servants and the ADF in each state, with take-home pay. Pay figures come from each official agreement or pay table; take-home pay uses the ATO's 2026–27 tax rates.
PolicePolice pay in every state compared: academy, first sworn rank, Senior Constable and Sergeant.NSW Police pay · VIC Police pay · QLD Police pay · WA Police pay · SA Police pay · AFP pay
NursesRegistered nurse pay in every state compared, with take-home pay.NSW nurse pay · VIC nurse pay · QLD nurse pay · WA nurse pay
TeachersPublic school teacher pay scales in each state, with take-home pay.NSW teachers · VIC teachers · QLD teachers · WA teachers · SA teachers · TAS teachers · NT teachers
Teacher aidesTeacher aide and education support pay in public schools by state, with take-home pay.
ParamedicsParamedic pay in each state compared, with take-home pay.VIC paramedic pay · QLD paramedic pay · SA paramedic pay
DoctorsIntern, resident and registrar pay in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, WA and SA compared.NSW doctor pay · VIC doctor pay · QLD doctor pay · WA doctor pay · SA doctor pay
FirefightersFirefighter pay in NSW and Queensland compared.NSW firefighter pay · QLD firefighter pay
Public servicePublic sector pay scales: APS, VPS, Queensland, WA and SA, with take-home pay.APS pay · APS agreements · VPS pay · VIC prison officer pay · QLD public service · WA public service · SA public service
ElectriciansAward pay for electricians by grade and apprentice electrician wages, with take-home pay.Apprentice electricians
CarpentersAward pay for carpenters and building trades, and apprentice carpenter wages, with take-home pay.Apprentice carpenters
Retail employersHourly, casual and junior pay at Woolworths, Coles and other big employers.Woolworths · Coles
Defence (ADF)Army, Navy and Air Force salaries by rank and pay grade, with take-home pay.