NSW Program Officer Salary Scales
Program
Program stream
12 bands · $70,929–$114,019
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.
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NSW Program Officers salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$70,929
Program Officer Level 1
Top salary
$114,019
Program Officer Level 12
Midpoint band
$94,556
Program Officer Level 7
Classifications
12
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About the NSW Program Officers Stream
The NSW Program Officers stream covers 12 classification levels, from Program Officer Level 1 ($70,929) to Program Officer Level 12 ($114,019). 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 Program Officer Level 1 salary?
A Program Officers Program Officer Level 1 earns $70,929 to $70,929 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 — program officer level 1. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Program Officer Level 2 salary?
A Program Officers Program Officer Level 2 earns $73,706 to $73,706 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $59,000–$59,000 per year. This classification covers office of sport — program officer level 2. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Program Officer Level 3 salary?
A Program Officers Program Officer Level 3 earns $77,868 to $77,868 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 — program officer level 3. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Program Officer Level 4 salary?
A Program Officers Program Officer Level 4 earns $83,430 to $83,430 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–$66,000 per year. This classification covers office of sport — program officer level 4. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Program Officer Level 5 salary?
A Program Officers Program Officer Level 5 earns $86,208 to $86,208 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $68,000–$68,000 per year. This classification covers office of sport — program officer level 5. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Program Officer Level 6 salary?
A Program Officers Program Officer Level 6 earns $90,394 to $90,394 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $71,000–$71,000 per year. This classification covers office of sport — program officer level 6. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Program Officer Level 7 salary?
A Program Officers Program Officer Level 7 earns $94,556 to $94,556 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $74,000–$74,000 per year. This classification covers office of sport — program officer level 7. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Program Officer Level 8 salary?
A Program Officers Program Officer Level 8 earns $98,738 to $98,738 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $76,000–$76,000 per year. This classification covers office of sport — program officer level 8. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Program Officer Level 9 salary?
A Program Officers Program Officer Level 9 earns $102,897 to $102,897 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $78,000–$78,000 per year. This classification covers office of sport — program officer level 9. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Program Officer Level 10 salary?
A Program Officers Program Officer Level 10 earns $107,082 to $107,082 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $81,000–$81,000 per year. This classification covers office of sport — program officer level 10. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Program Officer Level 11 salary?
A Program Officers Program Officer Level 11 earns $111,235 to $111,235 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $84,000–$84,000 per year. This classification covers office of sport — program officer level 11. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Program Officer Level 12 salary?
A Program Officers Program Officer Level 12 earns $114,019 to $114,019 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $86,000–$86,000 per year. This classification covers office of sport — program officer level 12. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the salary range for NSW Program Officers in 2025?
NSW Program Officers (Office of Sport) are paid under the Crown Employees Award, effective 1 July 2025. Program Officer Level 1 starts at $70,929, progressing through 12 levels to Program Officer Level 12 at $114,019. This stream covers sport and recreation program delivery staff across NSW Government facilities and community sport programs. A 3% increase was applied from 1 July 2025.
What roles are in the NSW Program Officers stream?
The Program Officers stream covers staff delivering sport, recreation, and active recreation programs for the NSW Office of Sport. Roles include sport development officers, recreation coordinators, program coordinators, and senior program managers across 12 classification levels. Higher levels involve state-wide program management and significant stakeholder engagement responsibilities.
How does NSW Program Officer pay compare to the Clerks stream?
Program Officer Level 12 ($114,019) is roughly equivalent to the lower end of Clerk Grade 7/8, which currently ranges from $113,574 to $125,720. The Program Officers stream provides a structured 12-level progression pathway that suits specialist sport and recreation roles, while the broader Clerks stream applies across all NSW Government agencies. Both streams attract the 13% employer superannuation rate.