NT Technical Officers Salary Scales
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Northern Territory Public Service
| Classification | Range | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
Technical Officer 1 (T1) Entry level technical officer roles | $62,094Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $69,430Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Technical Officer 2 (T2) Technical officer roles | $70,859Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $79,902Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Technical Officer 3 (T3) Experienced technical officer roles | $82,325Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $90,206Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Technical Officer 4 (T4) Senior technical officer roles | $92,326Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $101,170Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Technical Officer 5 (T5) Advanced technical officer roles | $104,115Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $113,344Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Technical Officer 6 (T6) Lead technical officer and specialist roles | $116,914Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $122,407Use 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 Technical Officers salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$62,094
Technical Officer 1 (T1)
Top salary
$122,407
Technical Officer 6 (T6)
Midpoint band
$96,748
Technical Officer 4 (T4)
Classifications
6
Technical Officers stream
Classification range ladder
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Technical Officer 1 (T1)
Entry level technical officer roles
Technical Officer 2 (T2)
Technical officer roles
Technical Officer 3 (T3)
Experienced technical officer roles
Technical Officer 4 (T4)
Senior technical officer roles
Technical Officer 5 (T5)
Advanced technical officer roles
Technical Officer 6 (T6)
Lead technical officer and specialist roles
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About the NT Technical Officers Stream
The Northern Territory Technical Officers stream covers 6 classification levels, from Technical Officer 1 (T1) ($62,094) to Technical Officer 6 (T6) ($122,407). 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 Technical Officer 1 (T1) salary?
A Technical Officers Technical Officer 1 (T1) earns $62,094 to $69,430 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $52,000–$56,000 per year. This classification covers entry level technical officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Technical Officer 2 (T2) salary?
A Technical Officers Technical Officer 2 (T2) earns $70,859 to $79,902 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $57,000–$64,000 per year. This classification covers technical officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Technical Officer 3 (T3) salary?
A Technical Officers Technical Officer 3 (T3) earns $82,325 to $90,206 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $65,000–$71,000 per year. This classification covers experienced technical officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Technical Officer 4 (T4) salary?
A Technical Officers Technical Officer 4 (T4) earns $92,326 to $101,170 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $72,000–$77,000 per year. This classification covers senior technical officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Technical Officer 5 (T5) salary?
A Technical Officers Technical Officer 5 (T5) earns $104,115 to $113,344 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $79,000–$85,000 per year. This classification covers advanced technical officer roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Technical Officer 6 (T6) salary?
A Technical Officers Technical Officer 6 (T6) earns $116,914 to $122,407 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 lead technical officer and specialist roles. NT employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What roles are in the NT Technical Officers stream?
The NT Technical Officers stream covers specialist technical and trades-adjacent roles including engineering technicians, survey technicians, laboratory officers, IT technical staff, and environmental monitoring officers. The stream runs from Technical Officer 1 (T1) at entry level through to Technical Officer 6 (T6) for highly experienced senior technical specialists.
What is the salary range for NT Technical Officers in 2025?
Under the NTPS Enterprise Agreement effective 17 November 2025, NT Technical Officers range from $62,094 at T1 entry level to $122,407 at Technical Officer 6. Most experienced technical officers in the T3–T4 range earn between $83,000 and $99,000. Darwin locality allowances apply on top of base salary for Darwin-based staff.
How does NT Technical Officer pay compare to administrative officers?
NT Technical Officer 6 ($122,407) is broadly comparable to an NT Administrative Officer 6 (AO6). The technical stream is specifically structured for roles requiring vocational or technical qualifications rather than degree qualifications. Both streams attract the 12% employer superannuation rate and Darwin locality allowances where applicable.