NSW Correctional Officers Salary Scales
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| Classification | Range | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
Probationary Correctional Officer Probationary correctional officer | $75,151Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $75,151Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Correctional Officer Correctional Officer | $76,525Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $77,953Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Correctional Officer First Class Correctional Officer First Class | $82,329Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $89,070Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Senior Correctional Officer Senior Correctional Officer | $94,451Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $94,451Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Overseer Overseer | $82,329Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $89,070Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Senior Overseer Senior Overseer | $94,451Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $94,451Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ |
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.
Salary Snapshot
NSW Correctional Officers salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$75,151
Probationary Correctional Officer
Top salary
$94,451
Senior Overseer
Midpoint band
$94,451
Senior Correctional Officer
Classifications
6
Correctional Officers stream
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Senior Correctional Officer
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About the NSW Correctional Officers Stream
The NSW Correctional Officers stream covers 6 classification levels, from Probationary Correctional Officer ($75,151) to Senior Overseer ($94,451). Salaries are set under the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award, effective 1 July 2025.
Superannuation: NSW public service 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Probationary Correctional Officer salary?
A Correctional Officers Probationary Correctional Officer earns $75,151 to $75,151 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 probationary correctional officer. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Correctional Officer salary?
A Correctional Officers Correctional Officer earns $76,525 to $77,953 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $61,000–$62,000 per year. This classification covers correctional officer. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Correctional Officer First Class salary?
A Correctional Officers Correctional Officer First Class earns $82,329 to $89,070 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $65,000–$70,000 per year. This classification covers correctional officer first class. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Senior Correctional Officer salary?
A Correctional Officers Senior Correctional Officer earns $94,451 to $94,451 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $73,000–$73,000 per year. This classification covers senior correctional officer. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Overseer salary?
An Correctional Officers Overseer earns $82,329 to $89,070 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $65,000–$70,000 per year. This classification covers overseer. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Senior Overseer salary?
A Correctional Officers Senior Overseer earns $94,451 to $94,451 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $73,000–$73,000 per year. This classification covers senior overseer. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the salary for a NSW Correctional Officer in 2025?
NSW Correctional Officers are paid under the Crown Employees (Correctional Officers) Award, effective 1 July 2025. A Probationary Correctional Officer starts at $75,151, a Correctional Officer earns $76,525–$77,953, a Correctional Officer First Class or Overseer earns $82,329–$89,070, and the top senior classifications of Senior Correctional Officer and Senior Overseer sit at $94,451. All rates include the 3% increase applied from 1 July 2025.
What allowances and penalties do NSW Correctional Officers receive?
In addition to base salary, NSW Correctional Officers receive shift penalties for afternoon and night shifts, weekend and public holiday loadings, and a uniform allowance. Officers working in high-security facilities or specialist units may receive additional allowances. The 13% employer superannuation rate applies to all correctional staff under NSW Government policy.
How does NSW Correctional Officer pay compare to other states?
NSW Correctional Officer base salaries ($75,151–$94,451) are broadly comparable to Victorian and Queensland correctional officer awards at similar classification levels. NT Correctional & Industries officers at the Chief Correctional Officer level earn $107,055–$134,056, reflecting the remote locality loading component. NSW offers 13% superannuation versus the standard 12% in most other jurisdictions.