Queensland Operational Stream Salary Scales
Operational
Operational stream
7 bands · $41,429–$109,182
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.
Salaries are indicative and based on publicly available data. Verify with your agency HR for accurate, role-specific information.
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
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About the Queensland Operational Stream
The Operational stream covers trades, manual, and frontline service-delivery roles employed directly by Queensland Government agencies such as Transport and Main Roads and Queensland Health — including maintenance workers, cleaners, gardeners, drivers, park rangers, and tradespeople. Classifications run from OO Level 1 for junior and trainee roles through to OO Level 7 for specialist or supervisory trade roles, under the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award.
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: Queensland public sector employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
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Effective date
Rates are from the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015, effective 1 September 2025, applying the General Ruling wage adjustment.
Classification note
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.
Source agreement
No prior salary column is published in the source, so no historical comparison values are shown.
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QLD Operational Salary Guide by Classification
Quick reference for every Queensland Public Service Operational classification and what it pays in 2025–2026— gross salary plus the estimated take-home pay, employer super, and total package the salary table doesn't show. Select any level to calculate your exact take-home pay after tax, Medicare, and super.
OO 1 Salary — Operational Officer Level 1
An OO 1 (also written as OO1 or Operational Officer Level 1) earns $41,429–$58,492 gross — roughly $37,000–$49,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$46,000–$66,000 total package). Entry operational roles.
Calculate OO 1 take-home pay →OO 2 Salary — Operational Officer Level 2
An OO 2 (also written as OO2 or Operational Officer Level 2) earns $60,918–$65,849 gross — roughly $51,000–$54,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$68,000–$74,000 total package). Qualified operational roles (adult minimum).
Calculate OO 2 take-home pay →OO 3 Salary — Operational Officer Level 3
An OO 3 (also written as OO3 or Operational Officer Level 3) earns $66,840–$70,988 gross — roughly $55,000–$57,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$75,000–$80,000 total package). Experienced operational roles.
Calculate OO 3 take-home pay →OO 4 Salary — Operational Officer Level 4
An OO 4 (also written as OO4 or Operational Officer Level 4) earns $73,858–$80,824 gross — roughly $59,000–$64,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$83,000–$91,000 total package). Senior operational roles.
Calculate OO 4 take-home pay →OO 5 Salary — Operational Officer Level 5
An OO 5 (also written as OO5 or Operational Officer Level 5) earns $82,859–$90,868 gross — roughly $66,000–$71,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$93,000–$102,000 total package). Supervisory operational roles.
Calculate OO 5 take-home pay →OO 6 Salary — Operational Officer Level 6
An OO 6 (also written as OO6 or Operational Officer Level 6) earns $94,703–$99,582 gross — roughly $74,000–$77,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$106,000–$112,000 total package). Advanced operational roles.
Calculate OO 6 take-home pay →OO 7 Salary — Operational Officer Level 7
An OO 7 (also written as OO7 or Operational Officer Level 7) earns $104,252–$109,182 gross — roughly $79,000–$82,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$117,000–$122,000 total package). Senior specialist operational roles.
Calculate OO 7 take-home pay →Take-home and total package figures are estimates. Take-home excludes HECS/HELP, the Medicare Levy Surcharge, and salary sacrifice, and assumes a resident taxpayer claiming the tax-free threshold. Total package adds employer super to gross salary.
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 Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 (reprinted 1 September 2025). 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 Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 (reprinted 1 September 2025). 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 Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 (reprinted 1 September 2025). 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 Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 (reprinted 1 September 2025). 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 Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 (reprinted 1 September 2025). 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 Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 (reprinted 1 September 2025). 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 Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 (reprinted 1 September 2025). 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.