Public school teacher salaries in Tasmania from 27 August 2026, with what each level takes home after tax in 2026–27.
A teacher starting on $74,869 takes home about $2,323 a fortnight after tax. At Level 13 ($122,393) it's about $3,566 a fortnight.
Tasmania teacher pay scale after tax
Salaries from the Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People, 27 August 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $74,869 | $2,323 | $2,292 |
| Level 2 | $77,167 | $2,383 | $2,339 |
| Level 3 | $79,473 | $2,443 | $2,386 |
| Level 4 | $81,762 | $2,503 | $2,432 |
| Level 5 | $85,313 | $2,596 | $2,505 |
| Level 6 | $89,651 | $2,709 | $2,593 |
| Level 7 | $94,208 | $2,829 | $2,686 |
| Level 8 | $99,010 | $2,954 | $2,784 |
| Level 9 | $104,050 | $3,086 | $2,887 |
| Level 10 | $109,287 | $3,223 | $2,994 |
| Level 11 | $114,307 | $3,354 | $3,096 |
| Level 12 | $119,989 | $3,503 | $3,212 |
| Level 13 | $122,393 | $3,566 | $3,261 |
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Teachers are paid on Band 1, Levels 1 to 13. Your starting level depends on your qualification (3, 4 or 5-year trained). Level 13 needs full registration and 12 months at Level 12.
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 Tasmania?
$74,869 a year at Level 1, from 27 August 2026. That's about $2,323 a fortnight after tax in 2026–27, or $2,292 with a HECS-HELP debt.
How much do teachers earn in Tasmania after tax?
From about $60,391 a year after tax at the start of the scale to $92,707 at Level 13 ($122,393 before tax), using 2026–27 tax rates and the Medicare levy.
How do teachers move up the pay scale in Tasmania?
Teachers are paid on Band 1, Levels 1 to 13. Your starting level depends on your qualification (3, 4 or 5-year trained). Level 13 needs full registration and 12 months at Level 12.
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: DECYP Salary Scales as at 27 August 2026 (Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award). Checked 2026-10-15. Tax: ATO tax rates. General information only; your employer's payslip is the final word.