Queensland Professional Stream Salary Scales
Compare salary scales across Australian federal and state public services
Queensland Public Service
| Classification | Range | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
PO Level 1 Entry/graduate professional roles | $48,212Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $71,640Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
PO Level 2 Qualified professional roles | $77,250Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $97,990Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
PO Level 3 Senior professional roles | $102,817Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $111,974Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
PO Level 4 Advanced professional and team lead roles | $118,966Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $127,940Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
PO Level 5 Principal/specialist professional roles | $133,602Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $143,124Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
PO Level 6 Senior management professional roles | $147,768Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $156,143Use 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 Professional salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$48,212
PO Level 1
Top salary
$156,143
PO Level 6
Midpoint band
$123,453
PO Level 4
Classifications
6
Professional stream
Classification range ladder
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PO Level 1
Entry/graduate professional roles
PO Level 2
Qualified professional roles
PO Level 3
Senior professional roles
PO Level 4
Advanced professional and team lead roles
PO Level 5
Principal/specialist professional roles
PO Level 6
Senior management professional roles
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About the Queensland Professional Stream
The Professional stream covers roles requiring a formal professional qualification — such as lawyers, accountants, engineers, social workers, and scientists employed by Queensland Government agencies. PO Level 1 is the graduate entry point ($48,212–$71,640), progressing to senior principal roles at PO Level 6 ($147,768–$156,143).
Typical roles: lawyers, accountants, engineers, social workers, scientists. Salary ranges run from $48,212 (PO Level 1) to $156,143 (PO Level 6). 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 Professional Salary Guide by Classification
Quick reference for every Queensland Public Service Professional 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.
PO 1 Salary — Professional Officer Level 1
The PO 1 classification (also written as PO1 or Professional Officer Level 1) pays $48,212–$71,640 per year. Entry/graduate professional roles. Calculate PO 1take-home pay →
PO 2 Salary — Professional Officer Level 2
The PO 2 classification (also written as PO2 or Professional Officer Level 2) pays $77,250–$97,990 per year. Qualified professional roles. Calculate PO 2take-home pay →
PO 3 Salary — Professional Officer Level 3
The PO 3 classification (also written as PO3 or Professional Officer Level 3) pays $102,817–$111,974 per year. Senior professional roles. Calculate PO 3take-home pay →
PO 4 Salary — Professional Officer Level 4
The PO 4 classification (also written as PO4 or Professional Officer Level 4) pays $118,966–$127,940 per year. Advanced professional and team lead roles. Calculate PO 4take-home pay →
PO 5 Salary — Professional Officer Level 5
The PO 5 classification (also written as PO5 or Professional Officer Level 5) pays $133,602–$143,124 per year. Principal/specialist professional roles. Calculate PO 5take-home pay →
PO 6 Salary — Professional Officer Level 6
The PO 6 classification (also written as PO6 or Professional Officer Level 6) pays $147,768–$156,143 per year. Senior management professional roles. Calculate PO 6take-home pay →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PO 1 salary?
A Professional PO 1 (also written as PO1 or Professional Officer Level 1) earns $48,212 to $71,640 per year as set by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $42,000–$58,000 per year. This classification covers entry/graduate professional roles. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the PO 2 salary?
A Professional PO 2 (also written as PO2 or Professional Officer Level 2) earns $77,250 to $97,990 per year as set by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $62,000–$76,000 per year. This classification covers qualified professional roles. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the PO 3 salary?
A Professional PO 3 (also written as PO3 or Professional Officer Level 3) earns $102,817 to $111,974 per year as set by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $78,000–$84,000 per year. This classification covers senior professional roles. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the PO 4 salary?
A Professional PO 4 (also written as PO4 or Professional Officer Level 4) earns $118,966 to $127,940 per year as set by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $89,000–$95,000 per year. This classification covers advanced professional and team lead roles. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the PO 5 salary?
A Professional PO 5 (also written as PO5 or Professional Officer Level 5) earns $133,602 to $143,124 per year as set by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $98,000–$104,000 per year. This classification covers principal/specialist professional roles. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the PO 6 salary?
A Professional PO 6 (also written as PO6 or Professional Officer Level 6) earns $147,768 to $156,143 per year as set by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $107,000–$112,000 per year. This classification covers senior management professional roles. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What roles are in the Queensland Professional stream?
The Professional stream covers roles requiring a formal tertiary qualification, such as lawyers, accountants, engineers, scientists, social workers, and policy analysts employed by Queensland Government agencies. PO Level 1 is the graduate entry point and PO Level 6 is the most senior classification.
What is the starting salary for a Queensland graduate professional?
A newly qualified professional entering at PO Level 1 starts at $48,212 per year, with the adult minimum paypoint at $63,422. Most graduate recruitment programs start around Paypoints 3–4 of PO Level 1 ($57,083–$63,422) depending on the agency and degree.
How does QLD Professional stream pay compare to the APS?
Queensland PO Level 2–3 ($77,250–$111,974) broadly aligns with APS 4–5 levels, while PO Level 4–5 ($118,966–$143,124) is comparable to APS EL1. The APS offers 15.4% superannuation versus QLD's 12%, which is a meaningful difference at senior levels.