NT Correctional & Industries Salary Scales
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Northern Territory Public Service
| Classification | Range | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
Chief Correctional Officer Chief Correctional Officer (Schedule 8) | $107,055Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $111,380Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Chief Industries Officer Chief Industries Officer (Schedule 8) | $107,055Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $111,380Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Deputy Superintendent Deputy Superintendent (Schedule 8) | $117,356Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $122,097Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Principal Industries Officer Principal Industries Officer (Schedule 8) | $117,356Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $122,097Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Superintendent Superintendent (Schedule 8) | $129,523Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $134,056Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ |
Notes
- ·Rates effective 17 November 2025 — NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029
- ·Employees progress one pay point after 12 months of continuous service
- ·Next scheduled increase: ~3% on 13 August 2026
- ·AO1 classification removed after classification review
Salary Snapshot
NT Correctional & Industries salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$107,055
Chief Correctional Officer
Top salary
$134,056
Superintendent
Midpoint band
$119,727
Deputy Superintendent
Classifications
5
Correctional & Industries stream
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Chief Correctional Officer
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Chief Industries Officer (Schedule 8)
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Principal Industries Officer
Principal Industries Officer (Schedule 8)
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About the NT Correctional & Industries Stream
The Northern Territory Correctional & Industries stream covers 5 classification levels, from Chief Correctional Officer ($107,055) to Superintendent ($134,056). Salaries are set under the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029, effective 17 November 2025.
Superannuation: NT public service employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
Scheduled pay increases under the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029: ~3% on 13 Aug 2026, ~3% on 12 Aug 2027, ~3.6% on 10 Aug 2028. Agreement expires 10 August 2029.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Chief Correctional Officer salary?
A Correctional & Industries Chief Correctional Officer earns $107,055 to $111,380 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $81,000–$84,000 per year. This classification covers chief correctional officer (schedule 8). NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Chief Industries Officer salary?
A Correctional & Industries Chief Industries Officer earns $107,055 to $111,380 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $81,000–$84,000 per year. This classification covers chief industries officer (schedule 8). NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Deputy Superintendent salary?
A Correctional & Industries Deputy Superintendent earns $117,356 to $122,097 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $88,000–$91,000 per year. This classification covers deputy superintendent (schedule 8). NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Principal Industries Officer salary?
A Correctional & Industries Principal Industries Officer earns $117,356 to $122,097 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $88,000–$91,000 per year. This classification covers principal industries officer (schedule 8). NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Superintendent salary?
A Correctional & Industries Superintendent earns $129,523 to $134,056 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $96,000–$99,000 per year. This classification covers superintendent (schedule 8). NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the salary for NT Correctional & Industries officers in 2025?
The NT Correctional & Industries stream covers senior correctional staff under the NTPS Enterprise Agreement effective 17 November 2025. Chief Correctional Officers and Chief Industries Officers earn $107,055–$111,380, Deputy Superintendents and Principal Industries Officers earn $117,356–$122,097, and Superintendent reaches $134,056. These are senior-level classifications — entry-level correctional roles are covered by separate provisions under the NT Correctional Services Award.
How does NT Correctional pay compare to NSW and QLD?
NT Correctional & Industries senior staff salaries ($107,055–$134,056) are significantly higher than equivalent NSW Correctional Officer classifications ($75,151–$94,451) and most QLD correctional officer rates. This premium reflects Darwin's higher cost of living, the remote locality allowance component, and the challenging operating environment of NT correctional facilities. The 12% superannuation rate is the same across all jurisdictions.
What additional benefits do NT Correctional officers receive?
NT Correctional staff receive the Darwin locality allowance on top of base salary, shift penalties for evening and night shifts, weekend and public holiday loadings, and 25 days annual leave per year (compared to 20 days in other states). The NT Government also offers housing assistance schemes for some correctional staff based in Darwin and regional facilities. These conditions make the total package considerably above the base salary figures.