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NT Physical Officers Salary Scales

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State Salaries
NSW
VIC
QLD
SA
WA
TAS
NT
NT Streams
Admin Officers$62,069–$181,724Professional$70,971–$166,487Technical$62,094–$122,407Physical$62,069–$121,804Port Service$78,873–$96,673Correctional$107,055–$134,056

Northern Territory Public Service

Updated 17 Nov 2025NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029
Rates shown: 17 November 2025. Future salaries are intentionally excluded. Next scheduled increase: 13 August 2026.
ClassificationRange
min$62k→max$65k→
min$66k→max$69k→
min$70k→max$74k→
min$77k→max$81k→
min$83k→max$88k→
min$91k→max$95k→
min$100k→max$107k→
min$111k→max$122k→

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
Salaries are indicative and based on publicly available data. Verify with your agency HR for accurate, role-specific information.

Salary Snapshot

NT Physical Officers salary bands, shown per year.

Based on the same band set shown in the table above

Entry salary

$62,069

Physical Officer 2 (PH2)

Top salary

$121,804

Physical Officer 9 (PH9)

Midpoint band

$85,773

Physical Officer 6 (PH6)

Classifications

8

Physical Officers stream

Classification range ladder

Min to max salary within the currently selected jurisdiction and stream

Physical Officer 2 (PH2)

Entry level physical/trades officer roles

$62,069$64,754

Physical Officer 3 (PH3)

Physical officer roles

$65,966$68,776

Physical Officer 4 (PH4)

Experienced physical officer roles

$70,027$73,898

Physical Officer 5 (PH5)

Senior trades and physical officer roles

$77,344$81,032

Physical Officer 6 (PH6)

Advanced physical officer roles

$83,366$88,179

Physical Officer 7 (PH7)

Leading hand and senior physical officer roles

$90,946$95,468

Physical Officer 8 (PH8)

Supervisor and specialist physical officer roles

$99,519$107,055

Physical Officer 9 (PH9)

Senior supervisor and lead physical officer roles

$110,953$121,804
Direct cross-jurisdiction classification comparisons are intentionally omitted here because agencies and jurisdictions use different pay structures, streams, and progression rules.

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About the NT Physical Officers Stream

The Northern Territory Physical Officers stream covers 8 classification levels, from Physical Officer 2 (PH2) ($62,069) to Physical Officer 9 (PH9) ($121,804). 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Physical Officer 2 (PH2) salary?

A Physical Officers Physical Officer 2 (PH2) earns $62,069 to $64,754 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $51,000–$53,000 per year. This classification covers entry level physical/trades officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

What is the Physical Officer 3 (PH3) salary?

A Physical Officers Physical Officer 3 (PH3) earns $65,966 to $68,776 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $54,000–$56,000 per year. This classification covers physical officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

What is the Physical Officer 4 (PH4) salary?

A Physical Officers Physical Officer 4 (PH4) earns $70,027 to $73,898 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $57,000–$59,000 per year. This classification covers experienced physical officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

What is the Physical Officer 5 (PH5) salary?

A Physical Officers Physical Officer 5 (PH5) earns $77,344 to $81,032 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $62,000–$64,000 per year. This classification covers senior trades and physical officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

What is the Physical Officer 6 (PH6) salary?

A Physical Officers Physical Officer 6 (PH6) earns $83,366 to $88,179 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $66,000–$69,000 per year. This classification covers advanced physical officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

What is the Physical Officer 7 (PH7) salary?

A Physical Officers Physical Officer 7 (PH7) earns $90,946 to $95,468 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $71,000–$74,000 per year. This classification covers leading hand and senior physical officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

What is the Physical Officer 8 (PH8) salary?

A Physical Officers Physical Officer 8 (PH8) earns $99,519 to $107,055 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $77,000–$81,000 per year. This classification covers supervisor and specialist physical officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

What is the Physical Officer 9 (PH9) salary?

A Physical Officers Physical Officer 9 (PH9) earns $110,953 to $121,804 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $84,000–$91,000 per year. This classification covers senior supervisor and lead physical officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

What roles are in the NT Physical Officers stream?

The NT Physical Officers stream covers manual, trades, and operational roles including maintenance workers, gardeners, cleaners, drivers, and park management staff employed by NT Government agencies. The stream runs from Physical Officer 2 (PH2) through to Physical Officer 9 (PH9) for senior operational and trades roles.

What is the salary range for NT Physical Officers in 2025?

Under the NTPS Enterprise Agreement effective 17 November 2025, NT Physical Officers range from $62,069 at PH2 through to $121,804 at Physical Officer 9. Most physical officers in the PH4–PH6 range earn between $75,000 and $97,000. Darwin locality allowances apply on top of base salary for Darwin-based staff.

How does NT Physical Officer pay compare to other states?

NT Physical Officer salaries at mid-range (PH4–PH6: $75,000–$97,000) are broadly comparable to Queensland Operational stream OO Level 4–6 and WA General Division Level 3–5 for equivalent trade and maintenance roles. The NT locality allowance and additional Darwin-based annual leave entitlements (25 days versus 20 days in other states) add meaningful value to the total package.