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NT Technical Officer Salary Scales

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Technical stream

6 bands · $63,957–$126,079

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Notes

  • ·Rates effective 13 August 2026 — NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029
  • ·Employees progress one pay point after 12 months of continuous service
  • ·Next scheduled increase: ~3% on 12 August 2027
  • ·AO1 classification removed after classification review

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Salary Snapshot

NT Technical Officers salary bands, shown per year.

Entry salary

$63,957

Technical Officer 1 (T1)

Top salary

$126,079

Technical Officer 6 (T6)

Midpoint band

$99,651

Technical Officer 4 (T4)

Classifications

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Technical Officers stream

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$95,096 to $104,205
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$77,243
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$11,958
$37,768Public service spectrum$862,213

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Technical Officer 4 (T4)Northern Territory Public Service
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Technical Officer 4 (T4)
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$95,096 to $104,205
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Closest published increment: Pay Point 3 · $101,162
Technical Officer 3 (T3)
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$84,795 to $92,912
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$7,088 above this range.
Closest published increment: Pay Point 5 · $92,912
Technical Officer 5 (T5)
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$107,238 to $116,744
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$7,238 below this range.
Closest published increment: Pay Point 1 · $107,238

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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) ($63,957) to Technical Officer 6 (T6) ($126,079). Salaries are set under the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029, effective 13 August 2026.

Superannuation: NT public sector employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

Scheduled pay increases under the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029: ~3% on 12 Aug 2027, ~3.6% on 10 Aug 2028. Agreement expires 10 August 2029.

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Effective date

Rates effective 13 August 2026 — NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029

Progression

Employees progress one pay point after 12 months of continuous service

Scheduled change

Next scheduled increase: ~3% on 12 August 2027

Classification note

AO1 classification removed after classification review

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What is the Technical Officer 1 (T1) salary?

A Technical Officers Technical Officer 1 (T1) earns $63,957 to $71,513 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $53,000–$58,000 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 $72,985 to $82,299 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $59,000–$65,000 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 $84,795 to $92,912 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $67,000–$73,000 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 $95,096 to $104,205 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $74,000–$80,000 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 $107,238 to $116,744 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $81,000–$88,000 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 $120,421 to $126,079 per year as set by the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $90,000–$94,000 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 2026?

Under the NTPS Enterprise Agreement 2025–2029 effective 13 August 2026, NT Technical Officers range from $63,957 at T1 entry level to $126,079 at Technical Officer 6. Most experienced technical officers in the T3–T4 range earn between $85,000 and $104,000. 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 ($126,079) 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.