SA Public Sector Salary Scales
Admin Services
Admin Services stream
13 bands · $58,626–$153,887
Notes
- ·Rates are effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026, under the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026, approved by the South Australian Employment Tribunal on 4 March 2026.
- ·A further increase is scheduled from 1 July 2027 under the same agreement.
- ·ASO Level 1 rates shown are adult rates only.
- ·MAS 3 is closed to new appointments following SAET approval on 4 March 2026; existing MAS 3 employees retain their classification.
- ·Dental Officers and Grant Funded Scientists are specialist streams covered by separate schedules within this agreement.
Salaries are indicative and based on publicly available data. Verify with your agency HR for accurate, role-specific information.
Salary Snapshot
SA Administrative Services salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$58,626
ASO Level 1
Top salary
$153,887
SS/SM 2
Midpoint band
$120,790
ASO Level 7
Classifications
13
Administrative Services stream
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About SA Public Service Pay Scales & Classifications
SA public sector salaries are set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried; the structure runs from ASO Level 1 ($58,626–$63,695) to SS/SM 2 ($153,887–$153,887) across 13 classifications.
How SA pay rises work
SA public sector salaries are updated under the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried, with the column shown effective from 1 July 2026.
- A later salary column applies from 1 July 2027; the table above shows the current rates.
Classification levels & progression
Each classification spans several pay points; you advance by annual increment within a classification and by promotion to a higher classification.
- Administrative Services Officer (ASO) levels 1–8 cover the main administrative stream.
- Management (MAS) and senior executive (SS/SM) roles sit above the ASO range.
Superannuation & allowances
SA public sector employees receive 12% employer superannuation — the standard Superannuation Guarantee rate.
Total remuneration
Base salary plus 12% super, with any agreement-specific allowances on top.
Pay differences between streams
The salaried agreement covers most SA public servants, with specialist schedules for particular groups within the same agreement.
- Dental Officers and Grant Funded Scientists are specialist streams under their own schedules within the agreement.
- Country Fire Service staff are covered by a separate schedule.
Source: SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026
Key Information
SA salary facts, agreement context and conditions to check before comparing pay.
Effective date
Rates are effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026, under the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026, approved by the South Australian Employment Tribunal on 4 March 2026.
Scheduled change
A further increase is scheduled from 1 July 2027 under the same agreement.
Classification note
ASO Level 1 rates shown are adult rates only.
Classification note
MAS 3 is closed to new appointments following SAET approval on 4 March 2026; existing MAS 3 employees retain their classification.
Classification note
Dental Officers and Grant Funded Scientists are specialist streams covered by separate schedules within this agreement.
Rates effective 1 July 2026 under the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026.
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SA Administrative Services Salary Guide by Classification
Quick reference for every South Australia Public Service Administrative Services 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.
ASO 1 Salary — Administrative Services Officer Level 1
An ASO 1 (also written as ASO1 or Administrative Services Officer Level 1) earns $58,626–$63,695 gross — roughly $49,000–$53,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$66,000–$71,000 total package). Entry level administrative officer roles (adult rates shown).
Calculate ASO 1 take-home pay →ASO 2 Salary — Administrative Services Officer Level 2
An ASO 2 (also written as ASO2 or Administrative Services Officer Level 2) earns $66,442–$69,504 gross — roughly $55,000–$57,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$74,000–$78,000 total package). Administrative officer roles.
Calculate ASO 2 take-home pay →ASO 3 Salary — Administrative Services Officer Level 3
An ASO 3 (also written as ASO3 or Administrative Services Officer Level 3) earns $74,095–$78,694 gross — roughly $60,000–$63,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$83,000–$88,000 total package). Experienced administrative officer roles.
Calculate ASO 3 take-home pay →ASO 4 Salary — Administrative Services Officer Level 4
An ASO 4 (also written as ASO4 or Administrative Services Officer Level 4) earns $82,212–$86,180 gross — roughly $65,000–$68,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$92,000–$97,000 total package). Senior administrative officer roles.
Calculate ASO 4 take-home pay →ASO 5 Salary — Administrative Services Officer Level 5
An ASO 5 (also written as ASO5 or Administrative Services Officer Level 5) earns $92,122–$102,456 gross — roughly $72,000–$79,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$103,000–$115,000 total package). Advanced administrative officer roles.
Calculate ASO 5 take-home pay →ASO 6 Salary — Administrative Services Officer Level 6
An ASO 6 (also written as ASO6 or Administrative Services Officer Level 6) earns $105,747–$111,854 gross — roughly $80,000–$84,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$118,000–$125,000 total package). Team leader and specialist roles.
Calculate ASO 6 take-home pay →ASO 7 Salary — Administrative Services Officer Level 7
An ASO 7 (also written as ASO7 or Administrative Services Officer Level 7) earns $116,089–$125,490 gross — roughly $87,000–$93,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$130,000–$141,000 total package). Senior specialist and supervisory roles.
Calculate ASO 7 take-home pay →ASO 8 Salary — Administrative Services Officer Level 8
An ASO 8 (also written as ASO8 or Administrative Services Officer Level 8) earns $130,046–$134,956 gross — roughly $96,000–$100,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$146,000–$151,000 total package). Management and senior specialist roles.
Calculate ASO 8 take-home pay →MAS 1 Salary — Manager Administrative Services
A MAS 1 (also written as MAS1) earns $114,204–$114,204 gross — roughly $86,000–$86,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$128,000–$128,000 total package). Managerial stream roles.
Calculate MAS 1 take-home pay →MAS 2 Salary — Manager Administrative Services
A MAS 2 (also written as MAS2) earns $127,823–$127,823 gross — roughly $95,000–$95,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$143,000–$143,000 total package). Senior managerial roles.
Calculate MAS 2 take-home pay →MAS 3 Salary — Manager Administrative Services
A MAS 3 (also written as MAS3) earns $137,297–$137,297 gross — roughly $101,000–$101,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$154,000–$154,000 total package). Legacy managerial classification closed to new appointments.
Calculate MAS 3 take-home pay →SS/SM 1 Salary
A SS/SM 1 earns $144,421–$144,421 gross — roughly $105,000–$105,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$162,000–$162,000 total package). Senior staff and senior manager roles.
Calculate SS/SM 1 take-home pay →SS/SM 2 Salary
A SS/SM 2 earns $153,887–$153,887 gross — roughly $111,000–$111,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$172,000–$172,000 total package). Executive leadership roles.
Calculate SS/SM 2 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 ASO 1 salary?
An Administrative Services ASO 1 (also written as ASO1 or Administrative Services Officer Level 1) earns $58,626 to $63,695 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $49,000–$53,000 per year. This classification covers entry level administrative officer roles (adult rates shown). SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the ASO 2 salary?
An Administrative Services ASO 2 (also written as ASO2 or Administrative Services Officer Level 2) earns $66,442 to $69,504 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $55,000–$57,000 per year. This classification covers administrative officer roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the ASO 3 salary?
An Administrative Services ASO 3 (also written as ASO3 or Administrative Services Officer Level 3) earns $74,095 to $78,694 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $60,000–$63,000 per year. This classification covers experienced administrative officer roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the ASO 4 salary?
An Administrative Services ASO 4 (also written as ASO4 or Administrative Services Officer Level 4) earns $82,212 to $86,180 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $65,000–$68,000 per year. This classification covers senior administrative officer roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the ASO 5 salary?
An Administrative Services ASO 5 (also written as ASO5 or Administrative Services Officer Level 5) earns $92,122 to $102,456 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $72,000–$79,000 per year. This classification covers advanced administrative officer roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the ASO 6 salary?
An Administrative Services ASO 6 (also written as ASO6 or Administrative Services Officer Level 6) earns $105,747 to $111,854 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $80,000–$84,000 per year. This classification covers team leader and specialist roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the ASO 7 salary?
An Administrative Services ASO 7 (also written as ASO7 or Administrative Services Officer Level 7) earns $116,089 to $125,490 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $87,000–$93,000 per year. This classification covers senior specialist and supervisory roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the ASO 8 salary?
An Administrative Services ASO 8 (also written as ASO8 or Administrative Services Officer Level 8) earns $130,046 to $134,956 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $96,000–$100,000 per year. This classification covers management and senior specialist roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the MAS 1 salary?
A Administrative Services MAS 1 (also written as MAS1) earns $114,204 to $114,204 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $86,000–$86,000 per year. This classification covers managerial stream roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the MAS 2 salary?
A Administrative Services MAS 2 (also written as MAS2) earns $127,823 to $127,823 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $95,000–$95,000 per year. This classification covers senior managerial roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the MAS 3 salary?
A Administrative Services MAS 3 (also written as MAS3) earns $137,297 to $137,297 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $101,000–$101,000 per year. This classification covers legacy managerial classification closed to new appointments. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the SS/SM 1 salary?
A Administrative Services SS/SM 1 earns $144,421 to $144,421 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $105,000–$105,000 per year. This classification covers senior staff and senior manager roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the SS/SM 2 salary?
A Administrative Services SS/SM 2 earns $153,887 to $153,887 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $111,000–$111,000 per year. This classification covers executive leadership roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What are the current South Australian public service salary scales for 2026–2027?
South Australian public service salaries are set out in the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. The current table on this site uses the rates effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026. ASO Level 1 adult rates run from $58,626 to $63,695, ASO Level 8 reaches $130,046 to $134,956, and senior streams extend through MAS 1-3 and SS/SM 1-2. The agreement lists a further increase from 1 July 2027, which is not yet shown here.
How does SA public service pay compare to the APS?
South Australian (SA) ASO salaries are now broadly comparable to equivalent APS classifications through the middle bands. ASO 5-6 currently runs from about $92,000 to $112,000, compared with APS 5-6 at roughly $89,000 to $112,000 depending on the agency agreement. The APS’s clearest remaining advantage is employer superannuation at 15.4% versus SA’s standard 12%.
When is the next SA public service salary increase?
The current SA rates on this site are effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026. The same agreement lists one further increase, from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2027. That future column is useful for planning, but it is not yet included in the main salary table.
How does a HECS/HELP debt affect SA public service take-home pay?
SA public servants with a HECS/HELP debt have compulsory repayments withheld via PAYG once income exceeds the repayment threshold ($69,528). At a SA ASO6 salary of ~$100,000, HECS repayments add approximately $4,500 annually on top of income tax. Use the Tax Calculator on this site with the HECS toggle to see your exact take-home pay.
Can SA public servants salary sacrifice?
Yes. SA public servants can salary sacrifice into superannuation as concessional contributions, reducing their taxable income. Employees of SA Health and some other SA government agencies may also access PBI salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year tax-free. Check with your agency’s HR team to confirm what packaging options are available in your role.
What leave entitlements do SA public servants receive?
Under the SA Public Sector Wages Parity Enterprise Agreement, SA public servants receive 20 days annual leave per year, 15 days sick leave (cumulative and transferable within the SA public sector), and long service leave at 13 weeks per 10 years of continuous service. Part-time employees receive pro-rata entitlements.
How does SA public service pay compare to WA and QLD?
SA ASO5-6 salaries on the current 1 July 2026 table ($92,122-$111,854) are still generally below equivalent WA Level 5-6 and Queensland administrative stream Level 5-6 rates. All three jurisdictions use the standard 12% superannuation setting for most employees. Adelaide’s lower housing and commuting costs can still make SA roles feel more competitive in real purchasing-power terms than the headline salary suggests.
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