South Australian public sector Administrative Services Officer (ASO) salaries for every level and increment from 1 July 2026, with take-home pay after tax in 2026–27.
An ASO2 earns $66,442 to $69,504, about $2,102 to $2,182 a fortnight after tax. ASO1 starts at $58,626 for a first-year adult.
SA public sector pay scale at a glance
| Level | Salary | Take-home per fortnight |
|---|---|---|
| ASO1 | $58,626 – $63,695 | $1,903 – $2,032 |
| ASO2 | $66,442 – $69,504 | $2,102 – $2,182 |
| ASO3 | $74,095 – $78,694 | $2,302 – $2,423 |
| ASO4 | $82,212 – $86,180 | $2,515 – $2,619 |
| ASO5 | $92,122 – $102,456 | $2,774 – $3,044 |
| ASO6 | $105,747 – $111,854 | $3,130 – $3,290 |
| ASO7 | $116,089 – $125,490 | $3,401 – $3,647 |
| ASO8 | $130,046 – $134,956 | $3,766 – $3,894 |
| MAS | $114,204 – $137,297 | $3,351 – $3,949 |
| SS/SM | $144,421 – $153,887 | $4,116 – $4,339 |
Rates from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026. Other streams (professional, technical, operational) have their own scales in the agreement.
Every level and increment
ASO1
ASO2
ASO3
ASO4
ASO5
ASO6
ASO7
ASO8
MAS
SS/SM
Take-home is after income tax and the Medicare levy for a full year in 2026–27, before allowances, overtime and super. Tap a salary to open it in the pay calculator.
Common questions
What is the ASO2 salary in SA?
$66,442 to $69,504 from 1 July 2026, about $2,102 to $2,182 a fortnight after tax in 2026–27.
What do ASO4, ASO5 and ASO6 earn?
ASO4 is $82,212 to $86,180, ASO5 $92,122 to $102,456 and ASO6 $105,747 to $111,854.
When is the next SA public sector pay rise?
From the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2027. The table shows both rates. The 2026 agreement nominally runs to 1 July 2027.
What are SS/SM 1 and 2?
New senior classifications in the 2026 agreement. There are no new appointments to MAS3.
Is super included?
No. Employer super is paid on top of these salaries.
Other pay rates: SA Police · SA paramedics · SA teachers · APS · VPS · WA public service.
Source: South Australian Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026, Schedule 1.1 Administrative Services Stream (approved 4 March 2026). Checked 2026-10-21. Tax: ATO tax rates. General information only.