Important Information
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Australian Public Service (Federal)
After tax (excludes HECS/HELP, student loans, and other deductions)
| Classification | Current (As of Nov 2025) | From 12 March 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | Min | Max | |
APS 1 Entry level administrative and support roles | $54,516 | $59,559 | $57,497 | $61,584 |
APS 2 Administrative and technical support roles | $61,880 | $67,500 | $63,984 | $69,795 |
APS 3 Experienced administrative and technical roles | $69,530 | $75,339 | $71,894 | $77,901 |
APS 4 Senior administrative and technical roles | $77,474 | $83,483 | $80,108 | $86,321 |
APS 5 Team leader and specialist roles | $85,418 | $91,809 | $88,834 | $96,829 |
APS 6 Senior specialist and supervisory roles | $96,344 | $106,899 | $99,734 | $111,701 |
Executive Level 1 (EL1) Middle management and senior specialist roles | $119,189 | $128,279 | $123,241 | $132,713 |
Executive Level 2 (EL2) Senior management roles | $143,026 | $154,745 | $147,889 | $160,006 |
Senior Executive Service 1 (SES1) Executive leadership roles | $188,842 | $226,735 | $37,893 | |
Senior Executive Service 2 (SES2) Senior executive leadership roles | $230,138 | $292,961 | $62,823 | |
Important Notes
- •Current 2025 rates (effective March 13, 2025) reflect 3.8% increase
- •Projected 2026 rates (effective March 12, 2026) reflect 3.4% increase
- •Total 11.2% increase over three years (2024-2026)
- •Based on NAA Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027
- •Actual salaries vary by agency Enterprise Agreement
- •Superannuation (15.4%) is additional to base salary
"The Australian Public Service (APS) employs over 150,000 people across the country."
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Jurisdiction Salary Comparison
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How the comparison works: Each level compares equivalent seniority across jurisdictions. For example, Level 1 compares APS 1 vs NSW Clerk Grade 1/2 vs VIC VPS Grade 1. Hover over the bars to see the actual classification names for each jurisdiction.
Career Progression Path
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How progression works: This chart shows salary growth from entry-level (Level 1) to senior management (Level 8). Hover over the points to see the specific classification for each jurisdiction at that level.
* Progression path shows typical career advancement from entry-level to senior positions
* Values shown are averages of minimum and maximum salaries for each level
About Australian Public Service (Federal) Salary Scales
The Australian Public Service (Federal) uses a structured classification system to determine salary levels for public sector employees. Salaries are regularly reviewed and updated through enterprise agreements and government determinations.
Recent Updates
Last updated: 13 March 2025
Key Information
- Current 2025 rates (effective March 13, 2025) reflect 3.8% increase
- Projected 2026 rates (effective March 12, 2026) reflect 3.4% increase
- Total 11.2% increase over three years (2024-2026)
- Based on NAA Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027
- Actual salaries vary by agency Enterprise Agreement
- Superannuation (15.4%) is additional to base salary
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