Queensland Professional Stream Salary Scales
Professional
Professional stream
6 bands · $48,212–$156,143
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 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
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About the Queensland Professional Stream
The Professional stream covers Queensland Government roles that require a formal tertiary qualification — including lawyers, accountants, engineers, scientists, social workers, and policy analysts. Classifications run from PO Level 1, the graduate entry point, through to senior principal roles at PO Level 6. Pay is set under the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award, with progression by annual increment within each level.
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: 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 Professional Salary Guide by Classification
Quick reference for every Queensland Public Service Professional 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.
PO 1 Salary — Professional Officer Level 1
A PO 1 (also written as PO1 or Professional Officer Level 1) earns $48,212–$71,640 gross — roughly $42,000–$58,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$54,000–$80,000 total package). Entry/graduate professional roles.
Calculate PO 1 take-home pay →PO 2 Salary — Professional Officer Level 2
A PO 2 (also written as PO2 or Professional Officer Level 2) earns $77,250–$97,990 gross — roughly $62,000–$76,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$87,000–$110,000 total package). Qualified professional roles.
Calculate PO 2 take-home pay →PO 3 Salary — Professional Officer Level 3
A PO 3 (also written as PO3 or Professional Officer Level 3) earns $102,817–$111,974 gross — roughly $78,000–$84,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$115,000–$125,000 total package). Senior professional roles.
Calculate PO 3 take-home pay →PO 4 Salary — Professional Officer Level 4
A PO 4 (also written as PO4 or Professional Officer Level 4) earns $118,966–$127,940 gross — roughly $89,000–$95,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$133,000–$143,000 total package). Advanced professional and team lead roles.
Calculate PO 4 take-home pay →PO 5 Salary — Professional Officer Level 5
A PO 5 (also written as PO5 or Professional Officer Level 5) earns $133,602–$143,124 gross — roughly $98,000–$104,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$150,000–$160,000 total package). Principal/specialist professional roles.
Calculate PO 5 take-home pay →PO 6 Salary — Professional Officer Level 6
A PO 6 (also written as PO6 or Professional Officer Level 6) earns $147,768–$156,143 gross — roughly $107,000–$112,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$166,000–$175,000 total package). Senior management professional roles.
Calculate PO 6 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 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 Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 (reprinted 1 September 2025). 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 Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 (reprinted 1 September 2025). 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 Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 (reprinted 1 September 2025). 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 Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 (reprinted 1 September 2025). 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 Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 (reprinted 1 September 2025). 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 Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 (reprinted 1 September 2025). 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.