NSW Catering Officer Salary Scales
Catering
Catering stream
5 bands · $70,125–$79,648
Notes
- ·Current rates effective 1 July 2025 (3% increase from 2024)
- ·Next increase: 3% on 1 July 2026
- ·Previous increases: 4% (July 2024)
- ·Superannuation at 13.0% from 1 July 2025 (increased from 12.5%)
- ·Source: Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award
- ·Nursing & Midwifery rates from Public Health System Nurses' & Midwives' (State) Award 2023 and Crown Employees Nurses' (State) Award 2023, effective 1 July 2025 (3% increase). Source: NSW Health Information Bulletin IB2025_039.
Salaries are indicative and based on publicly available data. Verify with your agency HR for accurate, role-specific information.
Salary Snapshot
NSW Catering Officers salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$70,125
Catering Officer Level 1
Top salary
$79,648
Catering Officer Level 5
Midpoint band
$74,524
Catering Officer Level 3
Classifications
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About the NSW Catering Officers Stream
The NSW Catering Officers stream covers 5 classification levels, from Catering Officer Level 1 ($70,125) to Catering Officer Level 5 ($79,648). Salaries are set under the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award, effective 1 July 2025.
Superannuation: NSW public sector employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
The next pay increase of 3% takes effect from 1 July 2026 under the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award.
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Scheduled change
Current rates effective 1 July 2025 (3% increase from 2024)
Scheduled change
Next increase: 3% on 1 July 2026
Scheduled change
Previous increases: 4% (July 2024)
Employer super
Superannuation at 13.0% from 1 July 2025 (increased from 12.5%)
Source agreement
Source: Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award
Scheduled change
Nursing & Midwifery rates from Public Health System Nurses' & Midwives' (State) Award 2023 and Crown Employees Nurses' (State) Award 2023, effective 1 July 2025 (3% increase). Source: NSW Health Information Bulletin IB2025_039.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Catering Officer Level 1 salary?
A Catering Officers Catering Officer Level 1 earns $70,125 to $70,125 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $57,000–$57,000 per year. This classification covers office of sport — catering officer level 1. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Catering Officer Level 2 salary?
A Catering Officers Catering Officer Level 2 earns $72,342 to $72,342 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $58,000–$58,000 per year. This classification covers office of sport — catering officer level 2. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Catering Officer Level 3 salary?
A Catering Officers Catering Officer Level 3 earns $74,524 to $74,524 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $60,000–$60,000 per year. This classification covers office of sport — catering officer level 3. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Catering Officer Level 4 salary?
A Catering Officers Catering Officer Level 4 earns $76,925 to $76,925 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $62,000–$62,000 per year. This classification covers office of sport — catering officer level 4. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Catering Officer Level 5 salary?
A Catering Officers Catering Officer Level 5 earns $79,648 to $79,648 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–$63,000 per year. This classification covers office of sport — catering officer level 5. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the salary for a NSW Catering Officer in 2025?
NSW Catering Officers (Office of Sport) are paid under the Crown Employees Award, effective 1 July 2025. Catering Officer Level 1 starts at $70,125, progressing through Level 2 ($72,342), Level 3 ($74,524), Level 4 ($76,925), and Level 5 ($79,648). These rates apply to catering staff employed at NSW Government sports and recreation facilities. A 3% increase was applied from 1 July 2025.
What does a Catering Officer Level 5 earn in take-home pay?
A NSW Catering Officer Level 5 earning $79,648 per year takes home approximately $61,500–$63,000 after income tax and Medicare levy. With the 13% employer superannuation, total remuneration reaches around $89,900. Use the Tax Calculator on this site to calculate your exact take-home pay based on your salary and any HECS/HELP debt.
How are NSW Catering Officers different from other NSW public service streams?
The Catering Officers stream is specific to staff employed at Office of Sport facilities such as Sydney Olympic Park and regional sporting centres. The five-level classification ($70,125–$79,648) is narrower in range than the broader administrative or professional streams. Like all NSW public servants, catering officers receive 13% employer superannuation and standard Crown Employees Award leave entitlements.