Your Teacher Salary Victoria: Pay Scales, Tax, and Take-Home Pay

Understanding Your Teacher Salary Victoria

If you're a teacher in Victoria, your pay is determined by a combination of state government enterprise agreements and the national Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2020. This guide breaks down the current teacher salary Victoria ranges, how they stack up against national benchmarks, and what you can expect to take home after tax and the Medicare levy.

Current Pay Scales for Victorian Government Teachers

The Victorian Government Schools salary schedule (effective from 2021 to 2025) shows a structured progression from Range 1 to Range 3. As of the latest available data, the annual salaries are:

• Range 1 (Graduate to experienced): $79,589 (T1-1) to $91,056 (T1-5)
• Range 2 (Proficient): $94,415 (T2-1) to $118,063 (T2-6)
• Range 3 (Leading teacher): $123,966 (T3-1) to $129,544 (T3-2)

These figures are from the Victorian Department of Education's official salary table .

However, a new enterprise agreement has been reached, as shown in the "Teacher Class Salary Without Prejudice" document from the Australian Education Union Victoria . This agreement introduces significant increases over the next few years. The current (10 August 2026) rates are the same as the previous table, but future steps show T3-2 reaching $166,150 by November 2029.

How Teacher Pay Compares to National Benchmarks

To put your teacher salary Victoria in perspective, here's how it compares to key benchmarks:

• National minimum wage: $26.44 per hour, $1,004.90 per week, or $52,255 annually (from 1 July 2026). Even the lowest teacher classification is about 50% higher.
• All employees average weekly earnings: $1,579.20 per week ($82,118 annually). Most teachers exceed this average.
• Full-time adult ordinary time earnings: $2,083.70 per week ($108,352 annually). Teachers at Range 2 and above are at or above this level.

These benchmarks come from the Fair Work Ombudsman and the Australian Bureau of Statistics, as referenced in our Benchmarks page.

Tax and Take-Home Pay for Teachers

Your take-home pay depends on your gross salary, tax bracket, and the Medicare levy. For the 2026–27 tax year, the resident tax rates are:

• Up to $18,200: nil
• $18,201–$45,000: 15c per $1 over $18,200
• $45,001–$135,000: $4,020 plus 30c per $1 over $45,000
• $135,001–$190,000: $31,020 plus 37c per $1 over $135,000
• Over $190,000: $51,370 plus 45c per $1 over $190,000

You may also be eligible for the Low Income Tax Offset (LITO), which can reduce tax by up to $700 for incomes up to $37,500, phasing out by $66,667.

The Medicare levy is 2% of your taxable income, with a shading threshold for low incomes. The latest single-person thresholds are $28,011 and $35,013. Full-time teachers will pay the full 2%.

Example take-home estimate: A teacher on $100,000 (approximately T2-5) would have:

• Income tax: ~$24,667 (including LITO phase-out)
• Medicare levy: $2,000
• Net annual take-home: ~$73,333, or about $2,820 per fortnight.

Remember, this is an estimate and excludes HELP/HECS, salary packaging, or the Medicare levy surcharge. Use our Tax and Medicare guide for a more detailed breakdown.

Superannuation on Your Teacher Salary Victoria

Your employer pays super on top of your base salary. From 1 July 2026, the super guarantee rate is 12%, up to a maximum contribution base of $270,830. So if your salary is $100,000, your employer contributes an additional $12,000 to your super fund. This is not deducted from your take-home pay—it's an extra benefit.

Final Thoughts

Your teacher salary Victoria is competitive, especially when compared to national averages. With the new enterprise agreement, pay will continue to rise over the coming years. For a personalised take-home calculation, check our Clearance tool.