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Guide to New South Wales Teacher Salaries
Learn more about teacher salaries in NSW Australia. Explore different salary packages, pay factors, and choose the best path for your teaching career.
Written by Michael Richards
Last updated 24 January 2025
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Overview of NSW Teacher Pay Scale 2025
New South Wales teacher salaries relative to the rest of the country are amongst the most competitive. Averaging between $85,000 - $129,948 per year, the NSW graduate teachers salary ranks third in the country, only behind the ACT ($88,615) and the Northern Territory ($92,215). On the other end of the range, the senior teacher salary ranks lower, somewhat due to the absence of extra salary packages and incentives that states with more rural areas may have to attract qualified teachers and talent.
| State | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | $85,000 - $129,948 |
| Victoria | $79,589 - $129,544 |
| Queensland | $84,078 - $142,766 |
| Western Australia | $82,317 - $132,143 |
| South Australia | $80,093 - $133,250 |
| Tasmania | $80,824 - $111,500 |
| Northern Territory | $92,215 - $188,789 |
| Australian Capital Territory | $88,615 - $125,582 |
1. Public Schools
All NSW government schools follow the same salary structure outlined in the enterprise agreement. Salary progression is straightforward, with teachers moving up the tiers based bands for every year of experience they have. An experienced teacher may also have greater allowances and leave benefits. For more detailed breakdowns, including salary ranges on casual classroom teachers, relief staff, and support officers, please visit the NSW Government website here.
As of late 2024, New South Wales public school teacher salaries are outlined as below:
1.1. Teachers - Schedule 1A
| Classification | From 9.10.2024 | From 9.10.2025 | From 9.10.2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increase | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Step 1 | $87,550 | $90,177 | $92,882 |
| Step 2 | $94,155 | $96,980 | $99,889 |
| Step 3 | $98,177 | $101,122 | $104,156 |
| Step 4 | $102,197 | $105,263 | $108,421 |
| Step 5 | $109,315 | $112,594 | $115,972 |
| Step 6 | $117,538 | $121,064 | $124,696 |
| Step 7 | $125,763 | $129,536 | $133,422 |
| Highly Accomplished/Lead Teacher | $133,846 | $137,861 | $141,997 |
1.2. Principal - Schedule 2A
| Classification | From 9.10.2024 | From 9.10.2025 | From 9.10.2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TP1 | $144,717 | $149,059 | $153,531 |
| TP2 | $168,965 | $174,034 | $179,255 |
| P1 | $173,603 | $178,811 | $184,175 |
| P2 | $186,855 (Base + $7,810 loading) | $192,461 (Base + $13,650 loading) | $198,235 (Base + $14,060 loading) |
| P3 | $207,171 (Base + $33,568 loading) | $213,283 (Base + $34,472 loading) | $219,681 (Base + $35,506 loading) |
| P4 | $216,126 (Base + $42,523 loading) | $222,610 (Base + $43,799 loading) | $229,288 (Base + $45,113 loading) |
| P5 | $222,752 (Base + $49,179 loading) | $229,435 (Base + $50,624 loading) | $236,318 (Base + $52,143 loading) |
*TP - Teaching Principal or Associate Principal
1.3. Principal - Schedule 2B
| Classification | From 9.10.2024 | From 9.10.2025 | From 9.10.2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School Principal | |||
| Grade 1 (PH1) | $216,126 | $222,610 | $229,288 |
| Grade 2 (PH2) | $207,071 | $213,283 | $219,681 |
| Central School Principal | |||
| PC1 | $204,088 | $210,211 | $216,517 |
| PC2 | $188,202 | $193,848 | $199,663 |
| PC3 | $180,580 | $185,997 | $191,577 |
| PC4 | $174,516 | $179,751 | $185,144 |
| Primary School Principal | |||
| PP1 | $202,113 | $208,176 | $214,421 |
| PP2 | $186,379 | $191,970 | $197,729 |
| PP3 | $178,828 | $184,193 | $189,719 |
| PP4 | $172,828 | $178,013 | $183,353 |
| PP5 | $168,965 | $174,034 | $179,255 |
| PP6 | $144,717 | $149,059 | $153,531 |
| PEECHS1 | $144,717 | $149,059 | $153,531 |
| PEECHS2 | $168,965 | $174,034 | $179,255 |
*PEECHS - Principal of Environmental Education Centre or Hospital School
2. Catholic Schools
All teachers employed by Catholic schools are governed by NSW Catholic Schools Enterprise Agreements, as referenced in the Sydney Catholic School Diocese website. The Total Salary Package is inclusive of the base salary and superannuation (11.5%).
2.1. Teachers - Permanent
| Classification | Base Salary | Total Salary Package |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $87,550 | $97,618 |
| Step 2 | $94,155 | $104,983 |
| Step 3 | $98,177 | $109,467 |
| Step 4 | $102,197 | $113,950 |
| Step 5 | $109,315 | $121,886 |
| Step 6 | $117,538 | $131,055 |
| Step 7 | $125,763 | $140,226 |
| Highly Accomplished | $133,846 | $149,238 |
| Lead Teacher | $140,056 | $156,162 |
2.2. Teachers - Contract
| Classification | Daily Rate | Total Salary Package |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $452.84 | $504.92 |
| Level 2 | $507.81 | $566.21 |
| Level 3 | $565.42 | $630.44 |
2.3. Principals
| Student Enrolment Count | Experience Step | Base Salary | Total Salary Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 – 100 | 1.1 | $172,526 | $192,366 |
| 1 – 100 | 1.2 | $180,855 | $201,653 |
| 1 – 100 | 1.3 | $188,496 | $210,173 |
| 101 – 300 | 2.1 | $172,526 | $192,366 |
| 101 – 300 | 2.2 | $186,198 | $207,611 |
| 101 – 300 | 2.3 | $195,999 | $218,539 |
| 301 – 450 | 3.1 | $179,729 | $200,398 |
| 301 – 450 | 3.2 | $191,864 | $213,928 |
| 301 – 450 | 3.3 | $201,962 | $225,188 |
| 451 – 600 | 4.1 | $197,530 | $220,246 |
| 451 – 600 | 4.2 | $207,926 | $231,837 |
| 451 – 600 | 4.3 | $214,163 | $238,792 |
| 601 – 900 | 5.1 | $208,388 | $232,353 |
| 601 – 900 | 5.2 | $219,355 | $244,581 |
| 601 – 900 | 5.3 | $225,937 | $251,920 |
| 901 – 1250 | 6.1 | $213,810 | $238,398 |
| 901 – 1250 | 6.2 | $225,182 | $251,078 |
| 901 – 1250 | 6.3 | $231,937 | $258,610 |
| 1251 – 1500 | 7.1 | $222,846 | $248,473 |
| 1251 – 1500 | 7.2 | $234,573 | $261,549 |
| 1251 – 1500 | 7.3 | $241,611 | $269,396 |
| 1501+ | 8.1 | $231,677 | $258,320 |
| 1501+ | 8.2 | $242,326 | $270,193 |
| 1501+ | 8.3 | $244,357 | $272,458 |
3. Independent Schools
Like most independent schools across Australia, private schools tend to follow their own remuneration agreements and can vary depending on school and association.
Below is the standards set by the Association of Independent Schools New South Wales (AISNSW), including any pay increases. Please refer to Schedule 1 and onwards for more detailed pay scales on their website.
3.1. Permnanet Teachers
| Band | From 1 Feb 2020 | From 1 Feb 2022 | From 1 Feb 2023 | From 1 Feb 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79,964 | 82,587 | 84,470 | 86,607 |
| 2 | 99,219 | 102,473 | 104,809 | 107,461 |
| 3 | 113,293 | 117,009 | 119,677 | 122,705 |
3.2. Casual Teachers
| Band | Day Type | From 1 Feb 2020 | From 1 Feb 2022 | From 1 Feb 2023 | From 1 Feb 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Full Day | 399.83 | 412.94 | 422.36 | 433.05 |
| 1 | Half Day | 199.91 | 206.47 | 211.18 | 216.53 |
| 2 | Full Day | 496.09 | 512.36 | 524.04 | 537.30 |
| 2 | Half Day | 248.05 | 256.19 | 262.03 | 268.66 |
Campus Jobs recommends checking with respective schools to find accurate information about pay scales.
To learn more about teaching salaries across states and territories of Australia, read our Ultimate Guide to Teaching Salaries.