Public school teacher salaries in Western Australia from December 2025 (the latest the department publishes), with what each level takes home after tax in 2026–27.
A teacher starting on $88,178 takes home about $2,671 a fortnight after tax. At Level 3.3 Classroom Teacher ($147,077) it's about $4,179 a fortnight.
WA teacher pay scale after tax
Salaries from the WA Department of Education, December 2025 (the latest the department publishes). 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 2.1 (start) | $88,178 | $2,671 | $2,563 |
| Level 2.2 | $95,627 | $2,866 | $2,715 |
| Level 2.3 | $103,568 | $3,073 | $2,877 |
| Level 2.4 | $107,175 | $3,168 | $2,950 |
| Level 2.5 | $110,925 | $3,266 | $3,027 |
| Level 2.6 | $114,820 | $3,368 | $3,106 |
| Level 2.7 | $118,868 | $3,473 | $3,189 |
| Level 2.8 | $123,141 | $3,585 | $3,276 |
| Level 2.9 | $127,737 | $3,705 | $3,370 |
| Senior Teacher 1 | $132,557 | $3,831 | $3,466 |
| Senior Teacher 2 | $134,165 | $3,874 | $3,497 |
| Level 3.1 Classroom Teacher | $137,567 | $3,956 | $3,557 |
| Level 3.2 Classroom Teacher | $141,551 | $4,049 | $3,624 |
| Level 3.3 Classroom Teacher | $147,077 | $4,179 | $3,718 |
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Qualified teachers start at Level 2.1 and move up one step a year to Level 2.9, subject to satisfactory performance. Senior Teacher and Level 3 Classroom Teacher are applied for.
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 WA?
$88,178 a year at Level 2.1, from December 2025 (the latest the department publishes). That's about $2,671 a fortnight after tax in 2026–27, or $2,563 with a HECS-HELP debt.
How much do teachers earn in WA after tax?
From about $69,441 a year after tax at the start of the scale to $108,647 at Level 3.3 Classroom Teacher ($147,077 before tax), using 2026–27 tax rates and the Medicare levy.
How do teachers move up the pay scale in WA?
Qualified teachers start at Level 2.1 and move up one step a year to Level 2.9, subject to satisfactory performance. Senior Teacher and Level 3 Classroom Teacher are applied for.
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 WA, Teacher salaries (by level, as of December 2025). Checked 2026-10-15. Tax: ATO tax rates. General information only; your employer's payslip is the final word.