Public school teacher salaries in each state, from each education department's official pay scales, with take-home pay after tax in 2026–27.
"Highest level" is the top of each state's published classroom scale, including senior or lead teacher levels where listed. Rates are as at: NSW the first full pay period on or after 9 October 2026; QLD 1 September 2026; WA December 2025 (the latest the department publishes); SA the rates published on 8 May 2026; Tasmania 27 August 2026; NT 1 January 2026.
Victoria's new agreement was approved by staff in September 2026 and is waiting for Fair Work Commission approval; the ACT's teaching staff agreement expired in March 2026. Their pages will be added once the new official rates are published.
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Sources: NSW · QLD · WA · SA · Tasmania · NT. Checked 2026-10-15.