NSW Program Officer Salary Scales
Program
Program stream
12 bands · $73,057–$117,440
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 Program Officers salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$73,057
Program Officer Level 1
Top salary
$117,440
Program Officer Level 12
Midpoint band
$97,393
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 ($73,057) to Program Officer Level 12 ($117,440). Salaries are set under the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award, effective 1 July 2026.
Superannuation: NSW public sector employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Program Officer Level 1 salary?
A Program Officers Program Officer Level 1 earns $73,057 to $73,057 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 1. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Program Officer Level 2 salary?
A Program Officers Program Officer Level 2 earns $75,917 to $75,917 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–$61,000 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 $80,204 to $80,204 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $64,000–$64,000 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 $85,933 to $85,933 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 4. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Program Officer Level 5 salary?
A Program Officers Program Officer Level 5 earns $88,794 to $88,794 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $70,000–$70,000 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 $93,106 to $93,106 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 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 $97,393 to $97,393 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 7. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Program Officer Level 8 salary?
A Program Officers Program Officer Level 8 earns $101,700 to $101,700 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–$79,000 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 $105,984 to $105,984 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $80,000–$80,000 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 $110,294 to $110,294 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–$83,000 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 $114,572 to $114,572 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 11. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Program Officer Level 12 salary?
A Program Officers Program Officer Level 12 earns $117,440 to $117,440 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–$88,000 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 2026?
NSW Program Officers (Office of Sport) are paid under the Crown Employees Award, effective 1 July 2026. Program Officer Level 1 starts at $73,057, progressing through 12 levels to Program Officer Level 12 at $117,440. 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 2026.
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 ($117,440) is roughly equivalent to the lower end of Clerk Grade 7/8, which currently ranges from $116,981 to $129,492. 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.