Queensland Safe Food Queensland Stream Salary Scales
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Queensland Public Service
| Classification | Range | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
SFO Level 1 Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 1 | $50,274Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $50,274Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
SFO Level 2 Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 2 | $58,805Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $72,788Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
SFO Level 3 Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 3 | $75,397Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $85,833Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
SFO Level 4 Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 4 | $89,694Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $99,582Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
SFO Level 5 Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 5 | $102,817Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $113,618Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
SFO Level 6 Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 6 | $116,905Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $130,549Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
SFO Level 7 Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 7 | $133,602Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $143,124Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
SFO Level 8 Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 8 | $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 Safe Food Queensland salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$50,274
SFO Level 1
Top salary
$156,143
SFO Level 8
Midpoint band
$108,218
SFO Level 5
Classifications
8
Safe Food Queensland stream
Classification range ladder
Min to max salary within the currently selected jurisdiction and stream
SFO Level 1
Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 1
SFO Level 2
Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 2
SFO Level 3
Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 3
SFO Level 4
Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 4
SFO Level 5
Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 5
SFO Level 6
Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 6
SFO Level 7
Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 7
SFO Level 8
Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 8
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About the Queensland Safe Food Queensland Stream
Safe Food Queensland officers (SFO) are responsible for food safety auditing, compliance, and inspection under Queensland's food safety legislation. The classification runs from SFO Level 1 ($50,274) through to SFO Level 8 ($147,768–$156,143), mirroring the top end of the administrative stream at senior levels.
Typical roles: food safety auditors, food safety inspectors, compliance officers. Salary ranges run from $50,274 (SFO Level 1) to $156,143 (SFO Level 8). 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.
QLD Safe Food Queensland Salary Guide by Classification
Quick reference for every Queensland Public Service Safe Food Queensland 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.
SFO 1 Salary — Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 1
The SFO 1 classification (also written as SFO1 or Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 1) pays $50,274–$50,274 per year. Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 1. Calculate SFO 1take-home pay →
SFO 2 Salary — Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 2
The SFO 2 classification (also written as SFO2 or Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 2) pays $58,805–$72,788 per year. Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 2. Calculate SFO 2take-home pay →
SFO 3 Salary — Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 3
The SFO 3 classification (also written as SFO3 or Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 3) pays $75,397–$85,833 per year. Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 3. Calculate SFO 3take-home pay →
SFO 4 Salary — Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 4
The SFO 4 classification (also written as SFO4 or Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 4) pays $89,694–$99,582 per year. Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 4. Calculate SFO 4take-home pay →
SFO 5 Salary — Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 5
The SFO 5 classification (also written as SFO5 or Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 5) pays $102,817–$113,618 per year. Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 5. Calculate SFO 5take-home pay →
SFO 6 Salary — Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 6
The SFO 6 classification (also written as SFO6 or Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 6) pays $116,905–$130,549 per year. Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 6. Calculate SFO 6take-home pay →
SFO 7 Salary — Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 7
The SFO 7 classification (also written as SFO7 or Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 7) pays $133,602–$143,124 per year. Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 7. Calculate SFO 7take-home pay →
SFO 8 Salary — Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 8
The SFO 8 classification (also written as SFO8 or Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 8) pays $147,768–$156,143 per year. Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 8. Calculate SFO 8take-home pay →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SFO 1 salary?
A Safe Food Queensland SFO 1 (also written as SFO1 or Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 1) earns $50,274 to $50,274 per year as set by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $44,000–$44,000 per year. This classification covers safe food queensland officer level 1. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the SFO 2 salary?
A Safe Food Queensland SFO 2 (also written as SFO2 or Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 2) earns $58,805 to $72,788 per year as set by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $49,000–$59,000 per year. This classification covers safe food queensland officer level 2. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the SFO 3 salary?
A Safe Food Queensland SFO 3 (also written as SFO3 or Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 3) earns $75,397 to $85,833 per year as set by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $60,000–$68,000 per year. This classification covers safe food queensland officer level 3. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the SFO 4 salary?
A Safe Food Queensland SFO 4 (also written as SFO4 or Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 4) earns $89,694 to $99,582 per year as set by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $70,000–$77,000 per year. This classification covers safe food queensland officer level 4. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the SFO 5 salary?
A Safe Food Queensland SFO 5 (also written as SFO5 or Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 5) earns $102,817 to $113,618 per year as set by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $78,000–$85,000 per year. This classification covers safe food queensland officer level 5. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the SFO 6 salary?
A Safe Food Queensland SFO 6 (also written as SFO6 or Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 6) earns $116,905 to $130,549 per year as set by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $88,000–$96,000 per year. This classification covers safe food queensland officer level 6. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the SFO 7 salary?
A Safe Food Queensland SFO 7 (also written as SFO7 or Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 7) 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 safe food queensland officer level 7. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the SFO 8 salary?
A Safe Food Queensland SFO 8 (also written as SFO8 or Safe Food Queensland Officer Level 8) 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 safe food queensland officer level 8. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is Safe Food Queensland and what do SFO officers do?
Safe Food Queensland is the state's food safety regulatory body. Safe Food Queensland Officers (SFO) conduct food safety audits, compliance inspections, and enforcement for food businesses across Queensland's agricultural, seafood, and food processing industries. SFO officers are employed under the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award.
What is the salary range for Safe Food Queensland officers?
Safe Food Queensland officer salaries range from SFO Level 1 ($50,274) for entry-level roles to SFO Level 8 ($147,768–$156,143) for the most senior positions. Most auditing and inspection roles sit in the SFO Level 3–5 range ($75,397–$113,618).
How does SFO pay compare to the Administrative stream?
The SFO classification structure largely parallels the Administrative stream at the upper levels — SFO Level 8 matches AO Level 8 ($147,768–$156,143). At entry levels, SFO Level 1 ($50,274) sits between AO Level 1 and AO Level 2. The SFO classification is specific to Safe Food Queensland staff and is not used by other agencies.