NT Public Service Salary Scales
Admin Officers
Admin Officers stream
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- ·Rates effective 13 August 2026 — NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029
- ·Employees progress one pay point after 12 months of continuous service
- ·Next scheduled increase: ~3% on 12 August 2027
- ·AO1 classification removed after classification review
Salaries are indicative and based on publicly available data. Verify with your agency HR for accurate, role-specific information.
Salary Snapshot
NT Administrative Officers salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$63,931
Administrative Officer 2 (AO2)
Top salary
$187,176
Executive Officer 3 (EO3)
Midpoint band
$125,458
Administrative Officer 7 (AO7)
Classifications
10
Administrative Officers stream
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About NT Public Service Pay Scales & Classifications
NTPS salaries are set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement; the structure runs from Administrative Officer 2 (AO2) ($63,931–$69,226) to Executive Officer 3 (EO3) ($187,176–$187,176) across 10 classifications.
How NTPS pay rises work
NTPS salaries are updated under the NTPS Enterprise Agreement, with the column shown effective from 13 August 2026.
- A later salary column applies from 12 August 2027; the table above shows the current rates.
Classification levels & progression
Each classification spans several pay points; you advance one pay point after each year of continuous service and between classifications by promotion.
- Administrative Officer (AO) levels cover the core administrative stream.
- Executive Officer (EO) levels cover senior management.
Superannuation & allowances
NTPS employees receive 12% employer superannuation — the standard Superannuation Guarantee rate.
Total remuneration
Base salary plus 12% super, with any agreement-specific allowances on top.
Pay differences between streams
The enterprise agreement covers most NTPS employees, with separate streams for specialist and operational groups.
- Administrative, Professional, Technical and Physical streams each have their own schedule.
- Port Service and Correctional & Industries roles are covered by separate streams.
Key Information
NT salary facts, agreement context and conditions to check before comparing pay.
Effective date
Rates effective 13 August 2026 — NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029
Progression
Employees progress one pay point after 12 months of continuous service
Scheduled change
Next scheduled increase: ~3% on 12 August 2027
Classification note
AO1 classification removed after classification review
Rates effective 13 Aug 2026 under the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029.
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NT Administrative Officers Salary Guide by Classification
Quick reference for every Northern Territory Public Service Administrative Officers classification and what it pays in 2026–2027— gross salary plus the estimated take-home pay, employer super, and total package the salary table doesn't show. Select any level to calculate your exact take-home pay after tax, Medicare, and super.
Administrative Officer 2 (AO2) Salary
An Administrative Officer 2 (AO2) earns $63,931–$69,226 gross — roughly $53,000–$57,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$72,000–$78,000 total package). Entry level administrative officer roles.
Calculate Administrative Officer 2 (AO2) take-home pay →Administrative Officer 3 (AO3) Salary
An Administrative Officer 3 (AO3) earns $70,839–$76,115 gross — roughly $58,000–$61,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$79,000–$85,000 total package). Administrative officer roles.
Calculate Administrative Officer 3 (AO3) take-home pay →Administrative Officer 4 (AO4) Salary
An Administrative Officer 4 (AO4) earns $79,664–$90,824 gross — roughly $64,000–$71,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$89,000–$102,000 total package). Experienced administrative officer roles.
Calculate Administrative Officer 4 (AO4) take-home pay →Administrative Officer 5 (AO5) Salary
An Administrative Officer 5 (AO5) earns $93,674–$98,332 gross — roughly $73,000–$76,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$105,000–$110,000 total package). Senior administrative officer roles.
Calculate Administrative Officer 5 (AO5) take-home pay →Administrative Officer 6 (AO6) Salary
An Administrative Officer 6 (AO6) earns $102,505–$114,282 gross — roughly $79,000–$86,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$115,000–$128,000 total package). Advanced administrative officer roles.
Calculate Administrative Officer 6 (AO6) take-home pay →Administrative Officer 7 (AO7) Salary
An Administrative Officer 7 (AO7) earns $120,877–$130,039 gross — roughly $90,000–$96,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$135,000–$146,000 total package). Team leader and specialist roles.
Calculate Administrative Officer 7 (AO7) take-home pay →Senior Administrative Officer 1 (SAO1) Salary
A Senior Administrative Officer 1 (SAO1) earns $136,380–$152,357 gross — roughly $100,000–$110,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$153,000–$171,000 total package). Senior specialist and supervisory roles.
Calculate Senior Administrative Officer 1 (SAO1) take-home pay →Senior Administrative Officer 2 (SAO2) Salary
A Senior Administrative Officer 2 (SAO2) earns $157,334–$171,482 gross — roughly $113,000–$121,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$176,000–$192,000 total package). Senior management roles.
Calculate Senior Administrative Officer 2 (SAO2) take-home pay →Executive Officer 2 (EO2) Salary
An Executive Officer 2 (EO2) earns $182,000–$182,000 gross — roughly $127,000–$127,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$204,000–$204,000 total package). Executive management roles.
Calculate Executive Officer 2 (EO2) take-home pay →Executive Officer 3 (EO3) Salary
An Executive Officer 3 (EO3) earns $187,176–$187,176 gross — roughly $130,000–$130,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$210,000–$210,000 total package). Senior executive roles.
Calculate Executive Officer 3 (EO3) take-home pay →Take-home and total package figures are estimates. Take-home excludes HECS/HELP, the Medicare Levy Surcharge, and salary sacrifice, and assumes a resident taxpayer claiming the tax-free threshold. Total package adds employer super to gross salary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Administrative Officer 2 (AO2) salary?
An Administrative Officers Administrative Officer 2 (AO2) earns $63,931 to $69,226 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $53,000–$57,000 per year. This classification covers entry level administrative officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Administrative Officer 3 (AO3) salary?
An Administrative Officers Administrative Officer 3 (AO3) earns $70,839 to $76,115 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $58,000–$61,000 per year. This classification covers administrative officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Administrative Officer 4 (AO4) salary?
An Administrative Officers Administrative Officer 4 (AO4) earns $79,664 to $90,824 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $64,000–$71,000 per year. This classification covers experienced administrative officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Administrative Officer 5 (AO5) salary?
An Administrative Officers Administrative Officer 5 (AO5) earns $93,674 to $98,332 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $73,000–$76,000 per year. This classification covers senior administrative officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Administrative Officer 6 (AO6) salary?
An Administrative Officers Administrative Officer 6 (AO6) earns $102,505 to $114,282 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $79,000–$86,000 per year. This classification covers advanced administrative officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Administrative Officer 7 (AO7) salary?
An Administrative Officers Administrative Officer 7 (AO7) earns $120,877 to $130,039 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $90,000–$96,000 per year. This classification covers team leader and specialist roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Senior Administrative Officer 1 (SAO1) salary?
A Administrative Officers Senior Administrative Officer 1 (SAO1) earns $136,380 to $152,357 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $100,000–$110,000 per year. This classification covers senior specialist and supervisory roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Senior Administrative Officer 2 (SAO2) salary?
A Administrative Officers Senior Administrative Officer 2 (SAO2) earns $157,334 to $171,482 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $113,000–$121,000 per year. This classification covers senior management roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Executive Officer 2 (EO2) salary?
An Administrative Officers Executive Officer 2 (EO2) earns $182,000 to $182,000 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $127,000–$127,000 per year. This classification covers executive management roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Executive Officer 3 (EO3) salary?
An Administrative Officers Executive Officer 3 (EO3) earns $187,176 to $187,176 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $130,000–$130,000 per year. This classification covers senior executive roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What are the current Northern Territory public service salary scales for 2026–2027?
Northern Territory public service salaries are set under the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. AO2 (entry) starts at $63,931–$69,226 and AO7 reaches $120,877–$130,039. Senior Administrative Officers (SAO1–SAO2) range from $136,380–$171,482, and Executive Officers (EO2–EO3) reach $182,000–$187,176. Rates were updated 30 August 2026.
How does NT public service pay compare to the APS?
Northern Territory (NT) public service salaries include a remote locality allowance for Darwin-based employees, which can significantly increase total remuneration. Base salaries are broadly comparable to APS levels. The NT also offers a housing assistance scheme in some roles, making the total package more competitive than base salary alone suggests.
When is the next NT public service salary increase?
The NT public service salary data on this site reflects rates effective 13 August 2026 under the current NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. The agreement lists a further increase from 12 August 2027, which is not yet shown here. The Northern Territory Government negotiates enterprise agreements with relevant unions, and increases are typically announced with several months' notice.
How does a HECS/HELP debt affect NT public service take-home pay?
NT public servants with a HECS/HELP debt have compulsory repayments withheld via PAYG once income exceeds the repayment threshold ($69,528). At an NT AO7 salary of ~$120,000, HECS repayments add approximately $7,500 annually on top of income tax. Note that locality allowances are assessable income and also count towards your HECS repayment threshold. Use the Tax Calculator with the HECS toggle to see your exact take-home pay.
Can NT public servants salary sacrifice?
Yes. NT public servants can salary sacrifice into superannuation as concessional contributions. Some NT Government agencies and NT Health roles may also offer Remote Area Tax Concessions and PBI packaging benefits. Given Darwin's higher cost of living and isolation, the NT Government offers several additional allowances that can meaningfully increase total remuneration. Contact your agency's HR team for specific options.
What leave entitlements do NT public servants receive?
Under the NTPS Enterprise Agreement, NT public servants receive 20 days annual leave per year plus an additional 5 days for Darwin-based employees (25 days total), 15 days personal leave (cumulative), and long service leave at 1/65th of service per year. The extra annual leave for Darwin-based staff reflects the remote location hardship and is a meaningful benefit not available in mainland states.
How does NT public service pay compare to QLD and SA?
NT AO5–7 salaries ($94,000–$130,000) are broadly comparable to Queensland administrative stream Levels 5–6 and SA ASO5–6. NT employees also receive locality allowances (Darwin: up to ~$9,000 per year) that bring total remuneration above equivalent mainland classifications. The 12% standard superannuation applies in all three jurisdictions. Darwin's higher cost of groceries and utilities compared to Brisbane and Adelaide partially offsets the locality allowance advantage.
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