Queensland Technical Stream Salary Scales
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Queensland Public Service
| Classification | Range | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
TO Level 1 Entry/trainee technical roles | $48,212Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $71,640Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
TO Level 2 Qualified technical officer roles | $72,788Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $85,833Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
TO Level 3 Experienced technical officer roles | $90,868Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $97,990Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
TO Level 4 Senior technical officer roles | $102,817Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $109,182Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
TO Level 5 Principal technical officer roles | $113,618Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $123,427Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
TO Level 6 Senior specialist technical roles | $127,340Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $133,602Use 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 Technical salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$48,212
TO Level 1
Top salary
$133,602
TO Level 6
Midpoint band
$106,000
TO Level 4
Classifications
6
Technical stream
Classification range ladder
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TO Level 1
Entry/trainee technical roles
TO Level 2
Qualified technical officer roles
TO Level 3
Experienced technical officer roles
TO Level 4
Senior technical officer roles
TO Level 5
Principal technical officer roles
TO Level 6
Senior specialist technical roles
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About the Queensland Technical Stream
The Technical stream covers technical, trades, and specialist roles that support professional and operational work — including laboratory technicians, survey technicians, draftspeople, and IT support officers. TO Level 1 starts at $48,212–$71,640 and the stream tops out at TO Level 6 ($127,340–$133,602).
Typical roles: laboratory technicians, draftspeople, survey technicians, IT support officers. Salary ranges run from $48,212 (TO Level 1) to $133,602 (TO 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 Technical Salary Guide by Classification
Quick reference for every Queensland Public Service Technical 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.
TO 1 Salary — Technical Officer Level 1
The TO 1 classification (also written as TO1 or Technical Officer Level 1) pays $48,212–$71,640 per year. Entry/trainee technical roles. Calculate TO 1take-home pay →
TO 2 Salary — Technical Officer Level 2
The TO 2 classification (also written as TO2 or Technical Officer Level 2) pays $72,788–$85,833 per year. Qualified technical officer roles. Calculate TO 2take-home pay →
TO 3 Salary — Technical Officer Level 3
The TO 3 classification (also written as TO3 or Technical Officer Level 3) pays $90,868–$97,990 per year. Experienced technical officer roles. Calculate TO 3take-home pay →
TO 4 Salary — Technical Officer Level 4
The TO 4 classification (also written as TO4 or Technical Officer Level 4) pays $102,817–$109,182 per year. Senior technical officer roles. Calculate TO 4take-home pay →
TO 5 Salary — Technical Officer Level 5
The TO 5 classification (also written as TO5 or Technical Officer Level 5) pays $113,618–$123,427 per year. Principal technical officer roles. Calculate TO 5take-home pay →
TO 6 Salary — Technical Officer Level 6
The TO 6 classification (also written as TO6 or Technical Officer Level 6) pays $127,340–$133,602 per year. Senior specialist technical roles. Calculate TO 6take-home pay →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TO 1 salary?
A Technical TO 1 (also written as TO1 or Technical 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/trainee technical roles. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the TO 2 salary?
A Technical TO 2 (also written as TO2 or Technical Officer Level 2) earns $72,788 to $85,833 per year as set by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $59,000–$68,000 per year. This classification covers qualified technical officer roles. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the TO 3 salary?
A Technical TO 3 (also written as TO3 or Technical Officer Level 3) earns $90,868 to $97,990 per year as set by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $71,000–$76,000 per year. This classification covers experienced technical officer roles. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the TO 4 salary?
A Technical TO 4 (also written as TO4 or Technical Officer Level 4) earns $102,817 to $109,182 per year as set by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $78,000–$82,000 per year. This classification covers senior technical officer roles. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the TO 5 salary?
A Technical TO 5 (also written as TO5 or Technical Officer Level 5) earns $113,618 to $123,427 per year as set by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $85,000–$92,000 per year. This classification covers principal technical officer roles. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the TO 6 salary?
A Technical TO 6 (also written as TO6 or Technical Officer Level 6) earns $127,340 to $133,602 per year as set by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $94,000–$98,000 per year. This classification covers senior specialist technical roles. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What roles are in the Queensland Technical stream?
The Technical stream covers specialist technical and trades-adjacent roles including laboratory technicians, survey technicians, draftspeople, GIS officers, and IT support officers. It requires a vocational qualification or equivalent technical experience rather than a full professional degree.
What is the salary range for Queensland Technical officers?
Technical officers range from TO Level 1 ($48,212–$71,640) at the entry/trainee level up to TO Level 6 ($127,340–$133,602) for senior specialist technical roles. Most mid-career technical officers sit in the TO Level 2–4 range ($72,788–$109,182).
How does the Technical stream differ from the Professional stream?
The Technical stream tops out at TO Level 6 ($133,602) compared to the Professional stream which reaches PO Level 6 ($156,143). Technical roles typically require a trade certificate or diploma, while Professional stream roles require a university degree. Both streams share the same Level 1 entry salary range.