NSW Public Service Salary Scales
Admin & Clerical
Admin & Clerical stream
13 bands · $37,768–$178,369
Notes
- ·Current rates effective 1 July 2026 (3% increase from 2025)
- ·Previous increase: 3% (July 2025)
- ·Superannuation at 13.0% from 1 July 2025
- ·Final increase scheduled under the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award; rates beyond 1 July 2026 depend on a future award.
- ·Source: Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award
- ·Nursing & Midwifery rates from the Public Health System Nurses' and Midwives' (State) Award 2025 (Serial C10152), Table 1 — the 1 July 2026 column (3% increase), per-week rates annualised × 52.1786. Source: NSW Health Information Bulletin IB2026_018.
Salaries are indicative and based on publicly available data. Verify with your agency HR for accurate, role-specific information.
Salary Snapshot
NSW Administrative & Clerical salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$37,768
Clerks General Scale
Top salary
$178,369
Clerks Grade 12
Midpoint band
$111,962
Clerks Grade 6
Classifications
13
Administrative & Clerical stream
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About NSW Public Service Pay Scales & Grades
NSW public service salaries are set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector – Salaries) Award; the default Administrative & Clerical structure runs from Clerks General Scale ($37,768–$73,930) up to Clerks Grade 12 ($170,841–$178,369) across 13 levels; take-home figures account for income tax, Medicare and employer super.
How NSW pay rises work
NSW public service salaries are updated under the Crown Employees (Public Sector – Salaries) Award, with the column shown effective from 1 July 2026.
Classification levels & progression
Pay progresses by annual increment within a grade and between grades by promotion to a higher-graded role.
- The Clerks General Scale covers entry-level clerical roles.
- Clerks Grades cover progressively senior administrative and professional roles, from Grade 1 upward.
Superannuation & allowances
NSW public service employees receive 13% employer superannuation — above the standard Superannuation Guarantee rate.
Total remuneration
Base salary plus 13% super, with any award-specific allowances on top.
Pay differences between roles & awards
The Administrative & Clerical award is the baseline for most NSW public servants; other NSW streams sit under their own awards with separate salary schedules.
- Correctional, youth justice, catering and program-officer roles each sit under their own salary schedules.
- Nursing & midwifery staff are paid under the separate Public Health System Nurses' & Midwives' (State) Award.
Source: Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award
Key Information
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Scheduled change
Current rates effective 1 July 2026 (3% increase from 2025)
Scheduled change
Previous increase: 3% (July 2025)
Employer super
Superannuation at 13.0% from 1 July 2025
Scheduled change
Final increase scheduled under the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award; rates beyond 1 July 2026 depend on a future award.
Source agreement
Source: Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award
Scheduled change
Nursing & Midwifery rates from the Public Health System Nurses' and Midwives' (State) Award 2025 (Serial C10152), Table 1 — the 1 July 2026 column (3% increase), per-week rates annualised × 52.1786. Source: NSW Health Information Bulletin IB2026_018.
Rates effective 1 July 2026 under the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award.
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NSW Administrative & Clerical Salary Guide by Classification
Quick reference for every NSW Public Service Administrative & Clerical classification and what it pays in 2026–2027— gross salary plus the estimated take-home pay, employer super, and total package the salary table doesn't show. Select any level to calculate your exact take-home pay after tax, Medicare, and super.
NSW General Scale Salary
A General Scale (the NSW Clerks General Scale) earns $37,768–$73,930 gross — roughly $35,000–$60,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 13% employer super (~$43,000–$84,000 total package). Entry level clerical positions (Steps 1–13).
Calculate General Scale take-home pay →NSW Clerk Grade 1 Salary
A Clerk Grade 1 (also known as Grade 1 or NSW Clerks Grade 1) earns $78,000–$80,292 gross — roughly $63,000–$64,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 13% employer super (~$88,000–$91,000 total package). Administrative roles — Grade 1.
Calculate Clerk Grade 1 take-home pay →NSW Clerk Grade 2 Salary
A Clerk Grade 2 (also known as Grade 2 or NSW Clerks Grade 2) earns $82,533–$84,799 gross — roughly $66,000–$67,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 13% employer super (~$93,000–$96,000 total package). Administrative roles — Grade 2.
Calculate Clerk Grade 2 take-home pay →NSW Clerk Grade 3 Salary
A Clerk Grade 3 (also known as Grade 3 or NSW Clerks Grade 3) earns $87,199–$89,829 gross — roughly $69,000–$71,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 13% employer super (~$99,000–$102,000 total package). Administrative roles — Grade 3.
Calculate Clerk Grade 3 take-home pay →NSW Clerk Grade 4 Salary
A Clerk Grade 4 (also known as Grade 4 or NSW Clerks Grade 4) earns $92,632–$95,482 gross — roughly $72,000–$74,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 13% employer super (~$105,000–$108,000 total package). Administrative roles — Grade 4.
Calculate Clerk Grade 4 take-home pay →NSW Clerk Grade 5 Salary
A Clerk Grade 5 (also known as Grade 5 or NSW Clerks Grade 5) earns $102,936–$106,182 gross — roughly $79,000–$81,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 13% employer super (~$116,000–$120,000 total package). Administrative roles — Grade 5.
Calculate Clerk Grade 5 take-home pay →NSW Clerk Grade 6 Salary
A Clerk Grade 6 (also known as Grade 6 or NSW Clerks Grade 6) earns $110,345–$113,579 gross — roughly $83,000–$86,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 13% employer super (~$125,000–$128,000 total package). Administrative roles — Grade 6.
Calculate Clerk Grade 6 take-home pay →NSW Clerk Grade 7 Salary
A Clerk Grade 7 (also known as Grade 7 or NSW Clerks Grade 7) earns $116,981–$120,478 gross — roughly $88,000–$90,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 13% employer super (~$132,000–$136,000 total package). Administrative roles — Grade 7.
Calculate Clerk Grade 7 take-home pay →NSW Clerk Grade 8 Salary
A Clerk Grade 8 (also known as Grade 8 or NSW Clerks Grade 8) earns $125,500–$129,492 gross — roughly $93,000–$96,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 13% employer super (~$142,000–$146,000 total package). Administrative roles — Grade 8.
Calculate Clerk Grade 8 take-home pay →NSW Clerk Grade 9 Salary
A Clerk Grade 9 (also known as Grade 9 or NSW Clerks Grade 9) earns $133,348–$137,098 gross — roughly $98,000–$101,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 13% employer super (~$151,000–$155,000 total package). Administrative roles — Grade 9.
Calculate Clerk Grade 9 take-home pay →NSW Clerk Grade 10 Salary
A Clerk Grade 10 (also known as Grade 10 or NSW Clerks Grade 10) earns $142,695–$146,945 gross — roughly $104,000–$107,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 13% employer super (~$161,000–$166,000 total package). Administrative roles — Grade 10.
Calculate Clerk Grade 10 take-home pay →NSW Clerk Grade 11 Salary
A Clerk Grade 11 (also known as Grade 11 or NSW Clerks Grade 11) earns $154,231–$160,771 gross — roughly $111,000–$115,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 13% employer super (~$174,000–$182,000 total package). Administrative roles — Grade 11.
Calculate Clerk Grade 11 take-home pay →NSW Clerk Grade 12 Salary
A Clerk Grade 12 (also known as Grade 12 or NSW Clerks Grade 12) earns $170,841–$178,369 gross — roughly $121,000–$125,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 13% employer super (~$193,000–$202,000 total package). Administrative roles — Grade 12.
Calculate Clerk Grade 12 take-home pay →Take-home and total package figures are estimates. Take-home excludes HECS/HELP, the Medicare Levy Surcharge, and salary sacrifice, and assumes a resident taxpayer claiming the tax-free threshold. Total package adds employer super to gross salary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the General Scale salary?
A Administrative & Clerical General Scale (the NSW Clerks General Scale) earns $37,768 to $73,930 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $35,000–$60,000 per year. This classification covers entry level clerical positions (steps 1–13). NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Clerk Grade 1 salary?
A Administrative & Clerical Clerk Grade 1 (also known as Grade 1 or NSW Clerks Grade 1) earns $78,000 to $80,292 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $63,000–$64,000 per year. This classification covers administrative roles — grade 1. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Clerk Grade 2 salary?
A Administrative & Clerical Clerk Grade 2 (also known as Grade 2 or NSW Clerks Grade 2) earns $82,533 to $84,799 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $66,000–$67,000 per year. This classification covers administrative roles — grade 2. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Clerk Grade 3 salary?
A Administrative & Clerical Clerk Grade 3 (also known as Grade 3 or NSW Clerks Grade 3) earns $87,199 to $89,829 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $69,000–$71,000 per year. This classification covers administrative roles — grade 3. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Clerk Grade 4 salary?
A Administrative & Clerical Clerk Grade 4 (also known as Grade 4 or NSW Clerks Grade 4) earns $92,632 to $95,482 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $72,000–$74,000 per year. This classification covers administrative roles — grade 4. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Clerk Grade 5 salary?
A Administrative & Clerical Clerk Grade 5 (also known as Grade 5 or NSW Clerks Grade 5) earns $102,936 to $106,182 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $79,000–$81,000 per year. This classification covers administrative roles — grade 5. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Clerk Grade 6 salary?
A Administrative & Clerical Clerk Grade 6 (also known as Grade 6 or NSW Clerks Grade 6) earns $110,345 to $113,579 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $83,000–$86,000 per year. This classification covers administrative roles — grade 6. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Clerk Grade 7 salary?
A Administrative & Clerical Clerk Grade 7 (also known as Grade 7 or NSW Clerks Grade 7) earns $116,981 to $120,478 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $88,000–$90,000 per year. This classification covers administrative roles — grade 7. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Clerk Grade 8 salary?
A Administrative & Clerical Clerk Grade 8 (also known as Grade 8 or NSW Clerks Grade 8) earns $125,500 to $129,492 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $93,000–$96,000 per year. This classification covers administrative roles — grade 8. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Clerk Grade 9 salary?
A Administrative & Clerical Clerk Grade 9 (also known as Grade 9 or NSW Clerks Grade 9) earns $133,348 to $137,098 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $98,000–$101,000 per year. This classification covers administrative roles — grade 9. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Clerk Grade 10 salary?
A Administrative & Clerical Clerk Grade 10 (also known as Grade 10 or NSW Clerks Grade 10) earns $142,695 to $146,945 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $104,000–$107,000 per year. This classification covers administrative roles — grade 10. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Clerk Grade 11 salary?
A Administrative & Clerical Clerk Grade 11 (also known as Grade 11 or NSW Clerks Grade 11) earns $154,231 to $160,771 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $111,000–$115,000 per year. This classification covers administrative roles — grade 11. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Clerk Grade 12 salary?
A Administrative & Clerical Clerk Grade 12 (also known as Grade 12 or NSW Clerks Grade 12) earns $170,841 to $178,369 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $121,000–$125,000 per year. This classification covers administrative roles — grade 12. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What are the current NSW public service salary scales for 2026–2027?
NSW public service salaries are set under the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. The Clerks General Scale starts at $37,768 and rises through 13 steps to $73,930. Graded clerical roles run from Clerk Grade 1 ($78,000–$80,292) through to Clerk Grade 12 ($170,841–$178,369), with senior executive roles sitting above the Grade 12 maximum. A 3% increase took effect from 1 July 2026 — the final increase scheduled under the current award.
How does NSW public service pay compare to the APS?
NSW General Scale salaries are broadly comparable to APS levels, but NSW offers less generous superannuation — 13% employer super versus APS's 15.4%. At senior levels (Clerk Grade 11/12 and above), NSW salaries can exceed equivalent APS EL2 rates. NSW also has specific classification structures for professional streams.
When is the next NSW public service salary increase?
NSW public servants received a 3% pay rise effective 1 July 2026 under the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award — the final increase scheduled under that award. Any further increases will depend on a new award negotiated through enterprise bargaining. Annual CPI-linked reviews are typical for NSW public sector awards.
How does a HECS/HELP debt affect NSW public service take-home pay?
NSW public servants with a HECS/HELP debt have a compulsory repayment withheld via PAYG once income exceeds the repayment threshold ($69,528). At a Clerk Grade 7/8 salary of ~$120,000, this adds approximately $7,500 annually on top of income tax. Use the Tax Calculator on this site with the HECS toggle enabled to see your precise take-home pay.
Can NSW public servants salary sacrifice?
Yes. NSW public servants can salary sacrifice into superannuation as a concessional contribution, taxed at 15% rather than your marginal rate — a meaningful saving if you're in a middle or higher tax bracket. Some NSW agencies also offer salary packaging for novated vehicle leases. Contact your agency's payroll team for specific options available in your department.
What leave entitlements do NSW public servants receive?
Under the Crown Employees Award, NSW public servants receive 20 days annual leave per year, 15 days sick leave (cumulative), and long service leave at 2 months per 10 years of service, with pro-rata entitlements available after 5 years. Some agencies provide additional provisions for shift workers and specialist roles.
How does NSW public service pay compare to Queensland and Victoria?
NSW Clerk Grade 1–4 salaries ($78,000–$95,482) are broadly comparable to the Queensland administrative stream and VIC VPS mid-levels. At senior grades, NSW Clerk Grade 11–12 ($154,231–$178,369) and the senior executive bands above them sit at or above most equivalent Queensland and Victorian classifications. NSW employer superannuation (13%) and the comparable state schemes all sit below the federal APS's 15.4%. Cost of living — particularly Sydney versus Brisbane or Melbourne — should also be factored into comparisons.
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