NT Port Service Workers Salary Scales
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Northern Territory Public Service
| Classification | Range | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
Port Service Worker 2 (PSW2) Port service worker roles | $78,873Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $80,373Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Port Service Worker 5 (PSW5) Senior port service worker roles | $94,849Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $96,673Use 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 Port Service Workers salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$78,873
Port Service Worker 2 (PSW2)
Top salary
$96,673
Port Service Worker 5 (PSW5)
Midpoint band
$95,761
Port Service Worker 5 (PSW5)
Classifications
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About the NT Port Service Workers Stream
The Northern Territory Port Service Workers stream covers 2 classification levels, from Port Service Worker 2 (PSW2) ($78,873) to Port Service Worker 5 (PSW5) ($96,673). 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 Port Service Worker 2 (PSW2) salary?
A Port Service Workers Port Service Worker 2 (PSW2) earns $78,873 to $80,373 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $63,000–$64,000 per year. This classification covers port service worker roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Port Service Worker 5 (PSW5) salary?
A Port Service Workers Port Service Worker 5 (PSW5) earns $94,849 to $96,673 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $74,000–$75,000 per year. This classification covers senior port service worker roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What roles are in the NT Port Service Workers stream?
The NT Port Service Workers stream covers operational and trades roles at NT Government ports and marine facilities, including Port Service Worker 2 (PSW2) and Port Service Worker 5 (PSW5) classifications. These roles involve vessel handling, dock operations, maintenance, and port logistics support across Darwin and other NT port facilities.
What is the salary for NT Port Service Workers in 2025?
Under the NTPS Enterprise Agreement effective 17 November 2025, NT Port Service Workers range from $78,873 at PSW2 to $96,673 at PSW5. The Port Service Workers stream is a smaller, specialist classification compared to the broader Physical Officers stream, reflecting the specific operational requirements and conditions of NT port environments.
What allowances do NT Port Service Workers receive?
NT Port Service Workers receive the standard Darwin locality allowance in addition to base salary. Shift work, weekend work, and public holiday loadings apply where applicable under the NTPS Enterprise Agreement. The 12% employer superannuation rate applies, and Darwin-based Port Service Workers receive 25 days annual leave per year — five days more than the standard entitlement in other jurisdictions.