Public school teacher salaries in the Northern Territory from 1 January 2026, with what each level takes home after tax in 2026–27.
A teacher starting on $96,180 takes home about $2,880 a fortnight after tax. At Senior Teacher 1 ($145,286) it's about $4,137 a fortnight.
NT teacher pay scale after tax
Salaries from the NT Department of Education, 1 January 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classroom Teacher 1 (start) | $96,180 | $2,880 | $2,726 |
| Classroom Teacher 2 | $100,777 | $3,000 | $2,820 |
| Classroom Teacher 3 | $105,369 | $3,120 | $2,914 |
| Classroom Teacher 4 | $109,962 | $3,241 | $3,007 |
| Classroom Teacher 5 | $117,567 | $3,439 | $3,162 |
| Classroom Teacher 6 | $122,162 | $3,560 | $3,256 |
| Classroom Teacher 7 | $126,755 | $3,680 | $3,350 |
| Classroom Teacher 8 | $131,349 | $3,800 | $3,442 |
| Classroom Teacher 9 | $136,997 | $3,942 | $3,547 |
| Senior Teacher 1 | $145,286 | $4,137 | $3,688 |
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Graduates start at Classroom Teacher 1 and move up one step a year. Salaries rise 4.3% each year under the agreement; the next increase is on 1 January 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 NT?
$96,180 a year at Classroom Teacher 1, from 1 January 2026. That's about $2,880 a fortnight after tax in 2026–27, or $2,726 with a HECS-HELP debt.
How much do teachers earn in NT after tax?
From about $74,882 a year after tax at the start of the scale to $107,554 at Senior Teacher 1 ($145,286 before tax), using 2026–27 tax rates and the Medicare levy.
How do teachers move up the pay scale in NT?
Graduates start at Classroom Teacher 1 and move up one step a year. Salaries rise 4.3% each year under the agreement; the next increase is on 1 January 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: Northern Territory Public Sector Educators' 2024–2027 Enterprise Agreement, via Teach in the Territory, Pay and benefits. Checked 2026-10-15. Tax: ATO tax rates. General information only; your employer's payslip is the final word.