Public school teacher salaries in South Australia from the rates published on 8 May 2026, with what each level takes home after tax in 2026–27.
A teacher starting on $84,971 takes home about $2,587 a fortnight after tax. At Step 9 ($123,236) it's about $3,588 a fortnight.
SA teacher pay scale after tax
Salaries from the SA Department for Education, the rates published on 8 May 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.
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All teachers start at Step 1 and move up a step every 207 duty days to Step 8. Step 9 is competency-based. Reclassification can place you higher for qualifications and experience.
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 SA?
$84,971 a year at Step 1, from the rates published on 8 May 2026. That's about $2,587 a fortnight after tax in 2026–27, or $2,498 with a HECS-HELP debt.
How much do teachers earn in SA after tax?
From about $67,260 a year after tax at the start of the scale to $93,280 at Step 9 ($123,236 before tax), using 2026–27 tax rates and the Medicare levy.
How do teachers move up the pay scale in SA?
All teachers start at Step 1 and move up a step every 207 duty days to Step 8. Step 9 is competency-based. Reclassification can place you higher for qualifications and experience.
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: Department for Education SA, School teachers pay rates (published 8 May 2026), under the SA School and Preschool Education Staff Enterprise Agreement 2024. Checked 2026-10-15. Tax: ATO tax rates. General information only; your employer's payslip is the final word.