NT Professional Officer Salary Scales
Professional
Professional stream
6 bands · $70,971–$166,487
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 Professional Officers salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$73,898
Graduate (GRADT)
Top salary
$166,487
Senior Professional Officer 2 (SP2)
Midpoint band
$121,049
Professional Officer 3 (P3)
Classifications
6
Professional Officers stream
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About the NT Professional Officers Stream
The Northern Territory Professional Officers stream covers 6 classification levels, from Graduate (GRADT) ($70,971) to Senior Professional Officer 2 (SP2) ($166,487). Salaries are set under the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029, effective 17 November 2025.
Superannuation: NT public sector 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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Effective date
Rates effective 17 November 2025 — NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029
Progression
Employees progress one pay point after 12 months of continuous service
Scheduled change
Next scheduled increase: ~3% on 13 August 2026
Classification note
AO1 classification removed after classification review
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Graduate (GRADT) salary?
A Professional Officers Graduate (GRADT) earns $73,898 to $85,696 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $59,000–$67,000 per year. This classification covers graduate professional officer. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Professional Officer 1 (P1) salary?
A Professional Officers Professional Officer 1 (P1) earns $70,971 to $90,331 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $57,000–$71,000 per year. This classification covers entry to mid-level professional officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Professional Officer 2 (P2) salary?
A Professional Officers Professional Officer 2 (P2) earns $92,910 to $110,781 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $72,000–$83,000 per year. This classification covers mid-level professional officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Professional Officer 3 (P3) salary?
A Professional Officers Professional Officer 3 (P3) earns $114,199 to $127,898 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $86,000–$95,000 per year. This classification covers senior professional officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Senior Professional Officer 1 (SP1) salary?
A Professional Officers Senior Professional Officer 1 (SP1) earns $132,408 to $147,919 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $98,000–$107,000 per year. This classification covers senior specialist professional roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Senior Professional Officer 2 (SP2) salary?
A Professional Officers Senior Professional Officer 2 (SP2) earns $152,751 to $166,487 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $110,000–$118,000 per year. This classification covers lead professional and management roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What roles are in the NT Professional Officers stream?
The NT Professional Officers stream covers roles requiring a formal tertiary qualification, including engineers, scientists, social workers, accountants, lawyers, and policy specialists employed across NT Government agencies. The stream runs from Graduate (GRADT) at entry level through Professional Officer 1–3 and Senior Professional Officer 1–2 at the most senior levels.
What is the salary range for NT Professional Officers in 2025?
Under the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029, effective 17 November 2025, NT Professional Officers range from $73,898 for a Graduate Officer to $166,487 for a Senior Professional Officer 2 (SP2). Most mid-career Professional Officers at PO2–PO3 earn between $103,000 and $140,000. Darwin-based employees also receive a locality allowance of up to approximately $9,000 per year on top of base salary.
How does NT Professional Officer pay compare to other states?
NT Professional Officer salaries at SP1–SP2 level ($149,000–$166,487) are competitive with or above equivalent senior professional classifications in Queensland (PO Level 5–6: $130,000–$156,143) and SA. The Darwin locality allowance further increases total remuneration. NT Professional Officers also receive 12% superannuation, standard across all state jurisdictions.