VIC Teacher Salary 2026: Pay Scale and Take-Home Pay After Tax

VIC Teacher Salary 2026: What You Take Home

If you're a teacher in Victoria or considering the profession, knowing the vic teacher salary 2026 scale is essential for planning your finances. This guide covers the latest pay rates for Victorian public school teachers, what lands in your bank account after tax and the Medicare levy, and how these figures compare with national benchmarks.

The 2026–27 Victorian Teacher Pay Scale

Victorian public school teachers are paid under the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2026, which was approved by 93.1% of staff and is awaiting Fair Work Commission approval. The rates shown here are from the first pay period on or after 1 July 2025 and apply for the 2026–27 financial year. reports the following salary levels:

• Range 1 (classroom teachers developing with support): 1-1 $79,589, 1-2 $81,676, 1-3 $84,690, 1-4 $87,814, 1-5 $91,056
• Range 2 (experienced classroom teachers): 2-1 $94,415, 2-2 $97,899, 2-3 $101,512, 2-4 $105,258, 2-5 $109,142, 2-6 $118,063
• Range 3 (learning specialists and leading teachers): 3-1 $123,966, 3-2 $129,544

Teachers move up the range through annual progression. These salaries are before tax and super.

Take-Home Pay After Tax and Medicare

Your take-home pay is what reaches your bank account after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy. Using 2026–27 tax rates (including the low-income tax offset), here are the fortnightly amounts for key levels:

Level	Salary	Take-home per fortnight	With HECS-HELP
Range 1-1	$79,589	$2,446	$2,388
Range 2-1	$94,415	$2,834	$2,690
Range 2-6	$118,063	$3,452	$3,172
Leading Teacher 3-2	$129,544	$3,753	$3,406

These figures are from and assume no salary packaging or other deductions. The Medicare levy is applied at the full 2% rate because all these salaries exceed the single upper threshold of $35,013. For more on how tax and Medicare work, see our Tax and Medicare guide.

How VIC Teacher Salaries Compare with National Benchmarks

To put the vic teacher salary 2026 in perspective, compare it with two key benchmarks:

• National minimum wage: $26.44 per hour, $1,004.90 per week, or about $52,255 per year (from Fair Work Ombudsman, 1 July 2026). Even the lowest teacher salary ($79,589) is 52% above the minimum wage.
• Full-time adult ordinary time earnings: $2,083.70 per week, or $108,352 per year (ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026, seasonally adjusted). A teacher at Range 2-6 ($118,063) exceeds this average, while a starting teacher is below it.

This shows that teaching in Victoria offers a solid middle-income career, with progression that can take you above the national full-time average. See our Benchmarks page for more comparisons.

Allowances and Super

In addition to base salary, teachers may receive allowances for roles like director of an early childhood service. Under the Educational Services (Teachers) Award [MA000077], a director's allowance ranges from $8,733 to $13,138 per year (full-time). However, most Victorian public school teachers are covered by the state agreement, not the federal award.

Superannuation is paid on top of your salary. From 1 July 2026, the super guarantee rate is 12% of your ordinary time earnings, up to a maximum contribution base of $270,830. So if you earn $79,589, your employer contributes an additional $9,551 to your super fund. This is not deducted from your take-home pay. Learn more about Super.

What This Means for Your Budget

Knowing your take-home pay helps you budget for rent, mortgage, bills, and savings. For example, a teacher on $94,415 (Range 2-1) takes home $2,834 per fortnight. After typical expenses, you might have room for additional super contributions or salary packaging for items like laptops or cars. Check our Salary packaging guide for options.

Remember that these estimates exclude HELP/HECS repayments, the Medicare levy surcharge (if applicable), and payroll tax-table rounding. Use our Take-home pay calculator for your exact situation.

Summary

The vic teacher salary 2026 scale offers a clear path from $79,589 to $129,544, with take-home pay ranging from about $2,446 to $3,753 per fortnight. This places teachers well above the national minimum wage and, at the upper levels, above the average full-time earnings. With super on top and opportunities for progression, teaching remains a financially rewarding career in Victoria.