Queensland Technical Stream Salary Scales
Technical
Technical stream
6 bands · $50,482–$139,941
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Notes
- ·Administrative, Professional, Technical, Operational and Safe Food Queensland rates are award minimums from the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015, effective 1 September 2026 following the 2026 State Wage Case. Certified-agreement salaries may differ.
- ·The Nursing stream uses Queensland Health’s published EB12 annual wage rates from 1 April 2026, including the confirmed first-period CPI Uplift Adjustment. The certified agreement PDF retains the older figures; the revised table is at https://www.health.qld.gov.au/hrpolicies/wage-rates/nursing.
- ·The State Wage Case increases adult award wages by 4.75%. Published annual reference salaries are reproduced exactly; rounding of the fortnightly award rates means individual annual changes may differ slightly from 4.75%.
- ·Junior paypoints are included. Adult minimums are identified at AO Level 2 Paypoint 1, PO/TO Level 1 Paypoint 4 and OO Level 2 Paypoint 1.
- ·Previous award ranges are from the 1 September 2025 reprint. Nursing uses its separate CPI-adjusted agreement schedule: the September 2026 nursing award floor is lower at every comparable pay point, so no State Wage Case percentage is added to the agreement salaries.
Salaries are indicative and based on publicly available data. Verify with your agency HR for accurate, role-specific information.
Salary Snapshot
QLD Technical salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$50,482
TO Level 1
Top salary
$139,941
TO Level 6
Midpoint band
$111,035
TO Level 4
Classifications
6
Technical stream
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About the Queensland Technical Stream
The Technical stream covers specialist technical and trades-adjacent roles that support professional and operational work — including laboratory technicians, survey technicians, draftspeople, GIS officers, and IT support officers. These roles typically require a vocational qualification or equivalent technical experience rather than a full degree. Classifications run from TO Level 1 at the trainee end through to senior specialist roles at TO Level 6, under the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award.
Typical roles: laboratory technicians, draftspeople, survey technicians, IT support officers. Salary ranges run from $50,482 (TO Level 1) to $139,941 (TO Level 6). All rates are from the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015, effective 1 September 2026.
Superannuation: Queensland public sector employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
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Effective date
Administrative, Professional, Technical, Operational and Safe Food Queensland rates are award minimums from the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015, effective 1 September 2026 following the 2026 State Wage Case. Certified-agreement salaries may differ.
Classification note
The Nursing stream uses Queensland Health’s published EB12 annual wage rates from 1 April 2026, including the confirmed first-period CPI Uplift Adjustment. The certified agreement PDF retains the older figures; the revised table is at https://www.health.qld.gov.au/hrpolicies/wage-rates/nursing.
Scheduled change
The State Wage Case increases adult award wages by 4.75%. Published annual reference salaries are reproduced exactly; rounding of the fortnightly award rates means individual annual changes may differ slightly from 4.75%.
Classification note
Junior paypoints are included. Adult minimums are identified at AO Level 2 Paypoint 1, PO/TO Level 1 Paypoint 4 and OO Level 2 Paypoint 1.
Classification note
Previous award ranges are from the 1 September 2025 reprint. Nursing uses its separate CPI-adjusted agreement schedule: the September 2026 nursing award floor is lower at every comparable pay point, so no State Wage Case percentage is added to the agreement salaries.
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QLD Technical Salary Guide by Classification
Quick reference for every Queensland Public Service Technical classification and what it pays in 2026–2027— 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.
TO 1 Salary — Technical Officer Level 1
A TO 1 (also written as TO1 or Technical Officer Level 1) earns $50,482–$75,032 gross — roughly $44,000–$61,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$57,000–$84,000 total package). Entry/trainee technical roles.
Calculate TO 1 take-home pay →TO 2 Salary — Technical Officer Level 2
A TO 2 (also written as TO2 or Technical Officer Level 2) earns $76,258–$89,903 gross — roughly $61,000–$71,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$85,000–$101,000 total package). Qualified technical officer roles.
Calculate TO 2 take-home pay →TO 3 Salary — Technical Officer Level 3
A TO 3 (also written as TO3 or Technical Officer Level 3) earns $95,173–$102,634 gross — roughly $74,000–$79,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$107,000–$115,000 total package). Experienced technical officer roles.
Calculate TO 3 take-home pay →TO 4 Salary — Technical Officer Level 4
A TO 4 (also written as TO4 or Technical Officer Level 4) earns $107,695–$114,374 gross — roughly $82,000–$86,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$121,000–$128,000 total package). Senior technical officer roles.
Calculate TO 4 take-home pay →TO 5 Salary — Technical Officer Level 5
A TO 5 (also written as TO5 or Technical Officer Level 5) earns $119,018–$129,297 gross — roughly $89,000–$96,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$133,000–$145,000 total package). Principal technical officer roles.
Calculate TO 5 take-home pay →TO 6 Salary — Technical Officer Level 6
A TO 6 (also written as TO6 or Technical Officer Level 6) earns $133,393–$139,941 gross — roughly $99,000–$103,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$149,000–$157,000 total package). Senior specialist technical roles.
Calculate TO 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 TO 1 salary?
A Technical TO 1 (also written as TO1 or Technical Officer Level 1) earns $50,482 to $75,032 per year as set by the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 (reprinted 1 September 2026). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $44,000–$61,000 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 $76,258 to $89,903 per year as set by the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 (reprinted 1 September 2026). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $61,000–$71,000 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 $95,173 to $102,634 per year as set by the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 (reprinted 1 September 2026). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $74,000–$79,000 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 $107,695 to $114,374 per year as set by the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 (reprinted 1 September 2026). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $82,000–$86,000 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 $119,018 to $129,297 per year as set by the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 (reprinted 1 September 2026). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $89,000–$96,000 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 $133,393 to $139,941 per year as set by the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 (reprinted 1 September 2026). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $99,000–$103,000 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 ($50,482–$75,032) at the entry/trainee level up to TO Level 6 ($133,393–$139,941) for senior specialist technical roles. Most mid-career technical officers sit in the TO Level 2–4 range ($76,258–$114,374).
How does the Technical stream differ from the Professional stream?
The Technical stream tops out at TO Level 6 ($139,941) compared to the Professional stream which reaches PO Level 6 ($163,552). 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.