Queensland Operational Stream Salary Scales
Compare salary scales across Australian federal and state public services
Queensland Public Service
| Classification | Range | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
OO Level 1 Entry operational roles | $41,429Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $58,492Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
OO Level 2 Qualified operational roles (adult minimum) | $60,918Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $65,849Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
OO Level 3 Experienced operational roles | $66,840Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $70,988Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
OO Level 4 Senior operational roles | $73,858Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $80,824Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
OO Level 5 Supervisory operational roles | $82,859Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $90,868Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
OO Level 6 Advanced operational roles | $94,703Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $99,582Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
OO Level 7 Senior specialist operational roles | $104,252Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $109,182Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ |
Notes
- ·Rates are from the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015, effective 1 September 2025, applying the General Ruling wage adjustment.
- ·Level 1 contains junior rates for employees under 21. The award identifies Level 2 Paypoint 1 as the adult minimum salary for the Administrative stream.
- ·No prior salary column is published in the source, so no historical comparison values are shown.
Salary Snapshot
QLD Operational salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$41,429
OO Level 1
Top salary
$109,182
OO Level 7
Midpoint band
$77,341
OO Level 4
Classifications
7
Operational stream
Classification range ladder
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OO Level 1
Entry operational roles
OO Level 2
Qualified operational roles (adult minimum)
OO Level 3
Experienced operational roles
OO Level 4
Senior operational roles
OO Level 5
Supervisory operational roles
OO Level 6
Advanced operational roles
OO Level 7
Senior specialist operational roles
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About the Queensland Operational Stream
The Operational stream covers trades and manual roles delivering frontline services — including gardeners, maintenance workers, cleaners, drivers, and tradespeople employed by Queensland Government. OO Level 1 starts at $41,429–$58,492 and progression reaches OO Level 7 ($104,252–$109,182) for specialist or supervisory trade roles.
Typical roles: tradespeople, maintenance workers, cleaners, drivers, gardeners. Salary ranges run from $41,429 (OO Level 1) to $109,182 (OO Level 7). All rates are from the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015, effective 1 September 2025.
Superannuation: QLD public service employees receive 12% employer superannuation, matching the standard Superannuation Guarantee rate.
Other QLD Classification Streams
QLD Operational Salary Guide by Classification
Quick reference for every Queensland Public Service Operational classification and what it pays in 2025–2026. All figures are annual gross salary. Select any level to calculate your take-home pay after tax, Medicare, and super.
OO 1 Salary — Operational Officer Level 1
The OO 1 classification (also written as OO1 or Operational Officer Level 1) pays $41,429–$58,492 per year. Entry operational roles. Calculate OO 1take-home pay →
OO 2 Salary — Operational Officer Level 2
The OO 2 classification (also written as OO2 or Operational Officer Level 2) pays $60,918–$65,849 per year. Qualified operational roles (adult minimum). Calculate OO 2take-home pay →
OO 3 Salary — Operational Officer Level 3
The OO 3 classification (also written as OO3 or Operational Officer Level 3) pays $66,840–$70,988 per year. Experienced operational roles. Calculate OO 3take-home pay →
OO 4 Salary — Operational Officer Level 4
The OO 4 classification (also written as OO4 or Operational Officer Level 4) pays $73,858–$80,824 per year. Senior operational roles. Calculate OO 4take-home pay →
OO 5 Salary — Operational Officer Level 5
The OO 5 classification (also written as OO5 or Operational Officer Level 5) pays $82,859–$90,868 per year. Supervisory operational roles. Calculate OO 5take-home pay →
OO 6 Salary — Operational Officer Level 6
The OO 6 classification (also written as OO6 or Operational Officer Level 6) pays $94,703–$99,582 per year. Advanced operational roles. Calculate OO 6take-home pay →
OO 7 Salary — Operational Officer Level 7
The OO 7 classification (also written as OO7 or Operational Officer Level 7) pays $104,252–$109,182 per year. Senior specialist operational roles. Calculate OO 7take-home pay →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the OO 1 salary?
An Operational OO 1 (also written as OO1 or Operational Officer Level 1) earns $41,429 to $58,492 per year as set by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $37,000–$49,000 per year. This classification covers entry operational roles. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the OO 2 salary?
An Operational OO 2 (also written as OO2 or Operational Officer Level 2) earns $60,918 to $65,849 per year as set by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $51,000–$54,000 per year. This classification covers qualified operational roles (adult minimum). QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the OO 3 salary?
An Operational OO 3 (also written as OO3 or Operational Officer Level 3) earns $66,840 to $70,988 per year as set by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $55,000–$57,000 per year. This classification covers experienced operational roles. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the OO 4 salary?
An Operational OO 4 (also written as OO4 or Operational Officer Level 4) earns $73,858 to $80,824 per year as set by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $59,000–$64,000 per year. This classification covers senior operational roles. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the OO 5 salary?
An Operational OO 5 (also written as OO5 or Operational Officer Level 5) earns $82,859 to $90,868 per year as set by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $66,000–$71,000 per year. This classification covers supervisory operational roles. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the OO 6 salary?
An Operational OO 6 (also written as OO6 or Operational Officer Level 6) earns $94,703 to $99,582 per year as set by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $74,000–$77,000 per year. This classification covers advanced operational roles. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the OO 7 salary?
An Operational OO 7 (also written as OO7 or Operational Officer Level 7) earns $104,252 to $109,182 per year as set by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $79,000–$82,000 per year. This classification covers senior specialist operational roles. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What roles are in the Queensland Operational stream?
The Operational stream covers manual, trades, and frontline service delivery roles including maintenance workers, cleaners, gardeners, drivers, park rangers, and tradespeople employed directly by Queensland Government agencies such as Queensland Transport and Main Roads or Queensland Health.
What is the minimum wage for Queensland Operational officers?
OO Level 1 starts at $41,429 per year (Paypoint 1), which covers junior or trainee operational roles. The adult minimum entry for most operational roles is around OO Level 2 ($60,918), and experienced tradespeople typically sit in OO Level 4–5 ($73,858–$90,868).
How does the Queensland Operational stream compare to the Administrative stream?
The Operational stream has 7 levels topping out at $109,182 (OO Level 7), whereas the Administrative stream has 8 levels reaching $156,143 (AO Level 8). At similar seniority levels (e.g. OO5 vs AO4–5), operational salaries are slightly lower, reflecting the different work value of trade versus administrative roles.