Victoria Teacher Salary 2026: Pay Scale, New Agreement & CRT Rates
Victoria teacher salary in public schools is set by the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2022 (VGSA 2022); Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2026 awaiting Fair Work Commission approval. From 1 July 2025 a graduate teacher earns $79,589 and the top classroom step pays $118,063 – about $2,439.47 to $3,442.95 a fortnight after tax. The next pay rise is due on 1 November 2027 (not yet final).
Updated 2026-10-03 · rates in force from 1 July 2025 · ATO 2026–27 tax
| Instrument | Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2022 (VGSA 2022); Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2026 awaiting Fair Work Commission approval |
| Rates shown apply from | 1 July 2025 (latest confirmed rates – a newer increase may be due) |
| Full-time hours | 38 a week |
| Employer super | 12% – Superannuation Guarantee of 12% from 1 July 2025 for accumulation members. Principal-class defined benefit members are paid total remuneration = salary × 109.5%. |
| Next pay rise | 1 November 2027 – not yet agreed |
| Agreement nominal expiry | 10 August 2030 |
Victoria teacher pay calculator
| Base salary | $79,589 |
| Hourly rate (ordinary) | $40.17 |
| Gross per fortnight | $3,052.72 |
| Income tax | $14,397 |
| Medicare levy | $1,592 |
| Take-home a year | $63,601 |
| Employer super (12%) | $9,551 |
- Take-home $63,601 79.9%
- Income tax $14,397 18.1%
- Medicare $1,592 2.0%
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Victoria teacher pay scale from 1 July 2025
| Classification | Step | Annual | Hourly | Take-home / fortnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classroom teacher | 1-1 Range 1, subdivision 1 (graduate) | $79,589 | $40.17 | $2,439.47 |
| 1-2 | $81,676 | $41.22 | $2,493.90 | |
| 1-3 | $84,690 | $42.74 | $2,572.51 | |
| 1-4 | $87,814 | $44.32 | $2,653.99 | |
| 1-5 | $91,056 | $45.95 | $2,738.55 | |
| 2-1 | $94,415 | $47.65 | $2,826.16 | |
| 2-2 | $97,899 | $49.41 | $2,917.03 | |
| 2-3 | $101,512 | $51.23 | $3,011.26 | |
| 2-4 | $105,258 | $53.12 | $3,108.97 | |
| 2-5 | $109,142 | $55.08 | $3,210.27 | |
| 2-6 Range 2, subdivision 6 (top of scale) | $118,063 | $59.58 | $3,442.95 | |
| Learning specialist | 3-1 | $123,966 | $62.56 | $3,596.91 |
| 3-2 | $129,544 | $65.38 | $3,742.40 | |
| Leading teacher | 3-1 | $123,966 | $62.56 | $3,596.91 |
| 3-2 | $129,544 | $65.38 | $3,742.40 |
Not shown in full: Assistant principal $136,022–$191,811; Principal $156,335–$238,676 (use the calculator for any step).
Rates: Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2022 (VGSA 2022); Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2026 awaiting Fair Work Commission approval, in force from 1 July 2025. Hourly = annual ÷ 52.143 weeks ÷ 38 hours. Take-home is for an Australian resident in 2026–27 with the tax-free threshold, Medicare levy, no HELP debt and private hospital cover (no Medicare levy surcharge). Employer super is paid on top and not included.
New Victorian agreement (VGSA 2026): proposed rates
Teachers voted 93.1% in favour of the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2026, which is waiting for Fair Work Commission approval. Once approved it backdates a first rise to 10 August 2026, lifts pay again from 1 October 2026, then on 1 November in 2027, 2028 and 2029, and pays a $2,000 lump sum.
| Subdivision | Now | 10 August 2026 | 1 October 2026 | 1 November 2027 | 1 November 2028 | 1 November 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | $79,589 | $84,631 | $92,882 | $96,598 | $100,462 | $105,384 |
| 1-3 | $84,690 | $89,454 | $98,175 | $102,102 | $106,186 | $111,390 |
| 1-5 | $91,056 | $94,901 | $104,154 | $108,320 | $112,653 | $118,173 |
| 2-2 | $97,899 | $100,863 | $110,697 | $115,125 | $119,730 | $125,597 |
| 2-4 | $105,258 | $108,444 | $119,018 | $123,778 | $128,729 | $135,037 |
| 2-6 | $118,063 | $121,600 | $133,456 | $138,794 | $144,346 | $151,419 |
Casual relief teachers (CRTs) are paid $70.97 an hour, up to $425.80 a day (from 1 July 2025), with a 3-hour minimum. There is no CRT step scale.
See every state side by side on the teacher salaries hub, or compare with Victoria nurse pay.
Take-home pay at the start and top of the scale
| Pay point | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Take-home a fortnight | With HECS-HELP | Employer super |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate teacher | $79,589 | $63,601 | $2,439.47 | $2,381.58 | $9,551 |
| Top classroom step | $118,063 | $89,763 | $3,442.95 | $3,163.71 | $14,168 |
| Learning specialist / leading teacher (top) | $129,544 | $97,570 | $3,742.40 | $3,397.10 | $15,545 |
Moving from graduate teacher ($79,589) to top classroom step ($118,063) adds $38,474 a year before tax, or $1,003.48 a fortnight after tax. Employer super of 12% is paid on top.
Good to know
- Proposed VGSA 2026: approved by 93.1% of employees who voted (80,742 voters, 77.1% of those eligible), nominal expiry 10 August 2030; operates seven days after FWC approval.
- Full VGSA 2026 Schedule 1 rates are exported as VIC_VGSA_2026 for the "what you will be paid" table.
Victoria teacher pay rises – next on 1 November 2027
| From | Increase | Status | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2025 | 1.0% | Paid | VGSA 2022 half-yearly increase (first pay period on or after 1 Jan 2025) |
| 1 July 2025 | 1.0% | Paid | VGSA 2022 final increase (first pay period on or after 1 Jul 2025): 1-1 $79,589, 2-6 $118,063 |
| 10 August 2026 | – | Pending – not yet paid | VGSA 2026 (pending FWC approval): 3.00%–6.33% depending on classification, backdated to the first pay period on or after 10 Aug 2026; 1-1 $84,631, 2-6 $121,600 |
| 1 October 2026 | 9.75% | Pending – not yet paid | VGSA 2026 (pending FWC approval): 9.75%; 1-1 $92,882, 2-6 $133,456 |
| 1 November 2027 | – | Not yet agreed | VGSA 2026: 4.00%–7.12% depending on classification |
| 1 November 2028 | 4.0% | Not yet agreed | VGSA 2026: 4.00% |
| 1 November 2029 | 4.90% | Not yet agreed | VGSA 2026: 4.90%; 2-6 reaches $151,419 |
How pay progression works
- The salary progression cycle runs from 1 May to 30 April; eligible employees move one subdivision on 1 May based on their performance and development assessment, with no quota (VGSA 2026 cl. 13(3)).
- An employee with less than six months' eligible service at a subdivision in a cycle does not progress that year.
- A teacher who starts at 1-1 before 1 May gets a pro-rata lump sum on moving to 1-2 the next year (up to $1,014 in 2027 under VGSA 2026).
- Learning specialist and leading teacher (Range 3) are merit-selected positions, not automatic progression.
- VGSA 2026 adds a 1% top-of-range allowance each May from 2027 for classroom teachers at 2-6 and leading teachers/learning specialists at 3-2 with 12 months at that subdivision.
- Casual relief teachers have no incremental scale: one hourly rate ($70.97 from 1 July 2025) up to a daily maximum of $425.80, minimum payment of three hours a day.
Allowances
| Allowance | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Casual relief teacher (CRT) | $70.97 an hour, maximum $425.80 a day (from 1 July 2025) | Department "Casual rates of pay in Victorian Government Schools". Minimum payment 3 hours on any day. Earlier: $70.26 / $421.58 from 1 Jan 2025. CRT rates under VGSA 2026 not yet published. |
| VGSA 2026 lump sum | $2,000 on commencement (full-time; pro rata part-time) | Pending FWC approval |
| Salary loading allowance (annual leave loading) | 17.5% of four weeks' salary, capped at $1,790 in 2026 ($1,862 in 2027, $1,936 in 2028, $2,031 in 2029) under VGSA 2026 | |
| Remote allowance | Remote A: $610 (with dependants) / $390; Remote B: $360 / $235 a year (VGSA 2026) | |
| Special schools allowance | $1,250 a year (VGSA 2026) |
Victoria vs other states
| State | Graduate teacher | Top classroom step | Take-home / fortnight (top) | Rates from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | $79,589 | $118,063 | $3,442.95 | 1 July 2025 |
| New South Wales | $90,177 | $129,536 | $3,742.19 | 9 October 2025 |
| Queensland | $90,156 | $119,370 | $3,474.70 | 7 September 2026 |
| Western Australia | $88,178 | $127,737 | $3,695.27 | 6 December 2025 |
| South Australia | $84,971 | $123,236 | $3,576.25 | 8 May 2026 |
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VGSA 2026 timeline and what it means for your pay
Victorian government school teachers voted 93.1% in favour of the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2026. It is now with the Fair Work Commission and starts operating seven days after approval. Until then the VGSA 2022 rates shown on this page remain the legal rates. Once it operates, the first rise is backdated to the first pay period on or after 10 August 2026 and a 9.75% rise follows from 1 October 2026, so expect back pay in a lump once the new rates are loaded.
For a teacher on 2-1 the Victoria teacher salary goes from $94,415 to $106,758 once both rises apply, lifting take-home pay from about $2,826.16 to $3,148.09 a fortnight. The top classroom step goes from $118,063 to $121,600 in August and $133,456 in October. Full-time staff also get a $2,000 lump sum on commencement (pro rata for part-time). The agreement nominally expires on 10 August 2030.
Progression on 1 May and Range 3 roles
The salary progression cycle runs from 1 May to 30 April. If your performance and development plan is assessed as met, you move one subdivision on 1 May, and there is no quota. If you have less than six months' eligible service at your subdivision in that cycle, you wait until the next 1 May. So a teacher who reaches a new subdivision after early November will not progress the following May. Under VGSA 2026, a teacher who starts at 1-1 before 1 May gets a pro-rata lump sum on moving to 1-2 the next year.
Learning specialists and leading teachers share Range 3 and are paid the same (up to $129,544 now). Both are merit-selected positions, not automatic steps. From May 2027 VGSA 2026 also adds a 1% top-of-range allowance for teachers who have spent 12 months at 2-6 or 3-2.
CRT pay, leave loading and allowances
Casual relief teachers have no step scale: everyone gets $70.97 an hour up to $425.80 a day, with a minimum three-hour payment. Five full days a week for 40 weeks would be about $85,160 before tax, with no paid holidays. CRT rates under VGSA 2026 had not been published when we checked.
Ongoing teachers get a salary loading allowance (annual leave loading) of 17.5% of four weeks' salary, capped at $1,790 in 2026 and rising to $2,031 by 2029 under VGSA 2026. The new agreement also sets a remote allowance (Remote A $610 with dependants or $390 without; Remote B $360 or $235 a year) and a $1,250 a year special schools allowance.
Frequently asked questions
What is a graduate teacher's salary in Victoria?
$79,589 a year from 1 July 2025, or about $2,439.47 a fortnight after income tax and Medicare levy ($2,381.58 with a HECS-HELP debt). Employer super of 12% is paid on top.
What is the highest classroom teacher salary in Victoria?
The top classroom step pays $118,063. Accomplished or lead classroom roles pay up to $129,544.
When do Victoria teachers get their next pay rise?
1 November 2027: VGSA 2026: 4.00%–7.12% depending on classification
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- Victorian Department of Education PAL: Salary rates (teacher, principal class and casual rates schedules) – read 8 Oct 2026
- Teacher Class Salaries in Victorian Government Schools (VGSA 2022 rates to 1 July 2025: 1-1 $79,589 … 2-6 $118,063, Range 3 $123,966/$129,544) – read 8 Oct 2026
- Principal Class Remuneration in Victorian Government Schools (VGSA 2022 rates to 1 July 2025) – read 8 Oct 2026
- Casual Rates of Pay in Victorian Government Schools (CRT $70.97 an hour, $425.80 maximum daily rate from 1 July 2025) – read 8 Oct 2026
- Proposed Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2026 (Schedule 1 salary rates from 10 Aug 2026 to 1 Nov 2029; cl. 5 commencement; cl. 8 $2,000 lump sum) – read 8 Oct 2026
- Proposed VGSA 2026 Agreement Explanation (increases 3.00–6.33%, 9.75%, 4.00–7.12%, 4.00%, 4.90%) – read 8 Oct 2026
- Victorian Department of Education: Enterprise bargaining overview (93.1% voted to approve; nominal expiry 10 Aug 2030; updated 17 Sep 2026) – read 8 Oct 2026