Public school teacher salaries in New South Wales from the first full pay period on or after 9 October 2026, with what each level takes home after tax in 2026–27.
A teacher starting on $92,882 takes home about $2,794 a fortnight after tax. At Highly Accomplished / Lead Teacher ($141,997) it's about $4,060 a fortnight.
NSW teacher pay scale after tax
Salaries from the NSW Department of Education, the first full pay period on or after 9 October 2026. Take-home is after income tax and the Medicare levy for a full year in 2026–27; "with HECS-HELP" also takes out the compulsory study loan repayment.
| Level | Salary | Take-home per fortnight | With HECS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 (Graduate) | $92,882 | $2,794 | $2,659 |
| Step 2 (Graduate) | $99,889 | $2,977 | $2,802 |
| Step 3 (Proficient) | $104,156 | $3,089 | $2,889 |
| Step 4 (Proficient) | $108,421 | $3,200 | $2,976 |
| Step 5 (Proficient) | $115,972 | $3,398 | $3,130 |
| Step 6 (Proficient) | $124,696 | $3,626 | $3,308 |
| Step 7 (Proficient) | $133,422 | $3,854 | $3,483 |
| Highly Accomplished / Lead Teacher | $141,997 | $4,060 | $3,632 |
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Teachers with conditional or provisional accreditation start at Step 1; Proficient accreditation moves you to Step 3, then up a step with annual progression to Step 7. The award runs to 8 October 2027.
Allowances, extra duties, salary packaging and super aren't included. Use the pay calculator with your own salary for an exact figure.
Common questions
What is a graduate teacher's salary in NSW?
$92,882 a year at Step 1, from the first full pay period on or after 9 October 2026. That's about $2,794 a fortnight after tax in 2026–27, or $2,659 with a HECS-HELP debt.
How much do teachers earn in NSW after tax?
From about $72,640 a year after tax at the start of the scale to $105,548 at Highly Accomplished / Lead Teacher ($141,997 before tax), using 2026–27 tax rates and the Medicare levy.
How do teachers move up the pay scale in NSW?
Teachers with conditional or provisional accreditation start at Step 1; Proficient accreditation moves you to Step 3, then up a step with annual progression to Step 7. The award runs to 8 October 2027.
Do teachers pay a different rate of tax?
No. Teacher salaries are taxed like any other wage. Work-related costs you pay yourself, such as classroom supplies or professional development, can reduce your tax when you lodge, or you can claim the $1,000 standard deduction instead.
Is super included in these salaries?
No. Employer super is paid on top of the salary.
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Source: Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award 2024, Schedule 1A. Checked 2026-10-15. Tax: ATO tax rates. General information only; your employer's payslip is the final word.