NSW Youth Justice Officer Salary Scales
Youth Justice
Youth Justice stream
7 bands · $71,777–$173,174
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 Youth Justice salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$71,777
Unqualified Youth Officer
Top salary
$173,174
Centre Manager / Senior Manager Court Logistics
Midpoint band
$96,512
Shift Supervisor / Assistant Unit Manager
Classifications
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About the NSW Youth Justice Stream
The NSW Youth Justice stream covers 7 classification levels, from Unqualified Youth Officer ($71,777) to Centre Manager / Senior Manager Court Logistics ($173,174). 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 Unqualified Youth Officer salary?
An Youth Justice Unqualified Youth Officer earns $71,777 to $71,777 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 level 1 — unqualified youth officer. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Youth Officer salary?
A Youth Justice Youth Officer earns $75,728 to $80,129 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–$64,000 per year. This classification covers level 2 — youth officer. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Youth Officer Senior salary?
A Youth Justice Youth Officer Senior earns $82,329 to $82,329 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–$65,000 per year. This classification covers level 3 — senior youth officer. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Shift Supervisor / Assistant Unit Manager salary?
A Youth Justice Shift Supervisor / Assistant Unit Manager earns $89,934 to $103,089 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–$78,000 per year. This classification covers level 4 — shift supervisor / assistant unit manager. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Unit Manager salary?
An Youth Justice Unit Manager earns $107,131 to $116,969 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–$88,000 per year. This classification covers level 5 — unit manager. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Assistant Manager salary?
An Youth Justice Assistant Manager earns $121,845 to $133,105 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $91,000–$98,000 per year. This classification covers level 6 — assistant manager. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What is the Centre Manager / Senior Manager Court Logistics salary?
A Youth Justice Centre Manager / Senior Manager Court Logistics earns $149,739 to $173,174 per year as set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2025) Award. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $108,000–$122,000 per year. This classification covers level 8–9 — centre manager / senior manager. NSW employees receive 13% employer superannuation.
What does a NSW Youth Justice Officer earn in 2025?
NSW Youth Justice Officers are paid under the Crown Employees Award, effective 1 July 2025. An Unqualified Youth Officer starts at $71,777, a Youth Officer progresses from $75,728 to $80,129, and senior classification levels progress to Unit Manager at $116,969. Youth officers working in detention centres also receive shift penalties and weekend loadings on top of base salary.
What qualifications are needed to become a NSW Youth Justice Officer?
Entry-level Youth Justice Officers typically require completion of the Certificate IV in Youth Justice or equivalent. Unqualified officers are employed at the lower entry rate while completing their qualification. Senior roles including Team Leader and Unit Manager require demonstrated experience and in some cases a diploma or degree in justice, community services, or social work.
How does NSW Youth Justice pay compare to Correctional Officers?
NSW Youth Justice Officers at the senior end (Unit Manager $116,969) earn more than the top NSW Correctional Officer classification (Senior Overseer $94,451), reflecting the additional responsibilities and qualifications typically required in youth justice settings. Both streams include shift penalties, and both receive the 13% employer superannuation applying to NSW public servants.