Public school teacher salaries in Victoria from the first pay period on or after 1 July 2025, with what each level takes home after tax in 2026–27.
At Range 1-1 ($79,589), a teacher takes home about $2,446 a fortnight after tax. At Learning Specialist / Leading Teacher 3-2 ($129,544) it's about $3,753 a fortnight.
VIC teacher pay scale after tax
Salaries from the Victorian Department of Education, the first pay period on or after 1 July 2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range 1-1 | $79,589 | $2,446 | $2,388 |
| Range 1-2 | $81,676 | $2,501 | $2,431 |
| Range 1-3 | $84,690 | $2,580 | $2,492 |
| Range 1-4 | $87,814 | $2,661 | $2,556 |
| Range 1-5 | $91,056 | $2,746 | $2,622 |
| Range 2-1 | $94,415 | $2,834 | $2,690 |
| Range 2-2 | $97,899 | $2,925 | $2,761 |
| Range 2-3 | $101,512 | $3,020 | $2,835 |
| Range 2-4 | $105,258 | $3,118 | $2,911 |
| Range 2-5 | $109,142 | $3,219 | $2,991 |
| Range 2-6 | $118,063 | $3,452 | $3,172 |
| Learning Specialist / Leading Teacher 3-1 | $123,966 | $3,607 | $3,293 |
| Learning Specialist / Leading Teacher 3-2 | $129,544 | $3,753 | $3,406 |
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Classroom teachers are paid in two salary ranges: Range 1 (1-1 to 1-5) while developing as a practitioner with structured support, and Range 2 (2-1 to 2-6). Learning specialists and leading teachers are on Range 3. Teachers move up the range through annual progression. A new agreement, the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2026, was approved by 93.1% of staff who voted in 2026 and is waiting for Fair Work Commission approval; these are the rates paid until it starts.
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 the lowest teacher salary in VIC?
$79,589 a year at Range 1-1, from the first pay period on or after 1 July 2025. That's about $2,446 a fortnight after tax in 2026–27, or $2,388 with a HECS-HELP debt.
How much do teachers earn in VIC after tax?
From about $63,601 a year after tax at the start of the scale to $97,570 at Learning Specialist / Leading Teacher 3-2 ($129,544 before tax), using 2026–27 tax rates and the Medicare levy.
How do teachers move up the pay scale in VIC?
Classroom teachers are paid in two salary ranges: Range 1 (1-1 to 1-5) while developing as a practitioner with structured support, and Range 2 (2-1 to 2-6). Learning specialists and leading teachers are on Range 3. Teachers move up the range through annual progression. A new agreement, the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2026, was approved by 93.1% of staff who voted in 2026 and is waiting for Fair Work Commission approval; these are the rates paid until it starts.
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 of Education Victoria, Salary rates: Teachers (Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2022). Checked 2026-10-21. Tax: ATO tax rates. General information only; your employer's payslip is the final word.