Tasmania Public Service Salary Scales
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Tasmania Public Service
| Classification | Range | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
Band 1 Entry level administrative and support roles | $53,196Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $64,780Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Band 2 Administrative assistant roles | $66,766Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $71,923Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Band 3 Administration officer and executive assistant roles | $74,783Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $80,835Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Band 4 Senior administrative and coordinator roles | $83,011Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $95,547Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Band 5 Senior specialist and management roles | $99,482Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $104,888Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Band 6 Service coordinator and senior management roles | $109,099Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $124,208Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Band 7 Senior management and specialist roles | $129,302Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $136,811Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Band 8 Program manager and executive roles | $140,703Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $150,200Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Band 9 Senior director-level roles | $170,409Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $188,400Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
Band 10 Deputy Secretary and equivalent roles | $200,787Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $221,838Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ |
Notes
- ·Rates effective 9 January 2026 (DECYP Salary Scales Version 1.10)
- ·Tasmanian State Service Award (S085); Health & Human Services Award (S177)
- ·DCT = District/Country Transfer allowance loaded rate
- ·SES remuneration is separately determined by the State Service Commissioner
Salary Snapshot
TAS General Stream salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$53,196
Band 1
Top salary
$221,838
Band 10
Midpoint band
$116,654
Band 6
Classifications
10
General Stream stream
Classification range ladder
Min to max salary within the currently selected jurisdiction and stream
Band 1
Entry level administrative and support roles
Band 2
Administrative assistant roles
Band 3
Administration officer and executive assistant roles
Band 4
Senior administrative and coordinator roles
Band 5
Senior specialist and management roles
Band 6
Service coordinator and senior management roles
Band 7
Senior management and specialist roles
Band 8
Program manager and executive roles
Band 9
Senior director-level roles
Band 10
Deputy Secretary and equivalent roles
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About Tasmania Public Service Salary Scales
The default guide view for Tasmania Public Service highlights the General Stream with 10 classification levels — from Band 1 ($53,196–$64,780) up to Band 10 ($200,787–$221,838). Salaries are reviewed and updated through enterprise agreements and government determinations.
Superannuation: TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation. This matches the standard Superannuation Guarantee rate.
Salary Data Last Updated
9 January 2026 — Source: DECYP Salary Scales — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085) Rates shown are effective from 9 January 2026.
Key Information
- Rates effective 9 January 2026 (DECYP Salary Scales Version 1.10)
- Tasmanian State Service Award (S085); Health & Human Services Award (S177)
- DCT = District/Country Transfer allowance loaded rate
- SES remuneration is separately determined by the State Service Commissioner
Classification Streams
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TAS General Stream Salary Guide by Classification
Quick reference for every Tasmania Public Service General Stream 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.
TAS Band 1 Salary
The Band 1 classification (also referred to as TAS Band 1 or Tasmania Band 1) pays $53,196–$64,780 per year. Entry level administrative and support roles. Calculate Band 1take-home pay →
TAS Band 2 Salary
The Band 2 classification (also referred to as TAS Band 2 or Tasmania Band 2) pays $66,766–$71,923 per year. Administrative assistant roles. Calculate Band 2take-home pay →
TAS Band 3 Salary
The Band 3 classification (also referred to as TAS Band 3 or Tasmania Band 3) pays $74,783–$80,835 per year. Administration officer and executive assistant roles. Calculate Band 3take-home pay →
TAS Band 4 Salary
The Band 4 classification (also referred to as TAS Band 4 or Tasmania Band 4) pays $83,011–$95,547 per year. Senior administrative and coordinator roles. Calculate Band 4take-home pay →
TAS Band 5 Salary
The Band 5 classification (also referred to as TAS Band 5 or Tasmania Band 5) pays $99,482–$104,888 per year. Senior specialist and management roles. Calculate Band 5take-home pay →
TAS Band 6 Salary
The Band 6 classification (also referred to as TAS Band 6 or Tasmania Band 6) pays $109,099–$124,208 per year. Service coordinator and senior management roles. Calculate Band 6take-home pay →
TAS Band 7 Salary
The Band 7 classification (also referred to as TAS Band 7 or Tasmania Band 7) pays $129,302–$136,811 per year. Senior management and specialist roles. Calculate Band 7take-home pay →
TAS Band 8 Salary
The Band 8 classification (also referred to as TAS Band 8 or Tasmania Band 8) pays $140,703–$150,200 per year. Program manager and executive roles. Calculate Band 8take-home pay →
TAS Band 9 Salary
The Band 9 classification (also referred to as TAS Band 9 or Tasmania Band 9) pays $170,409–$188,400 per year. Senior director-level roles. Calculate Band 9take-home pay →
TAS Band 10 Salary
The Band 10 classification (also referred to as TAS Band 10 or Tasmania Band 10) pays $200,787–$221,838 per year. Deputy Secretary and equivalent roles. Calculate Band 10take-home pay →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Band 1 salary?
A General Stream Band 1 (also referred to as TAS Band 1 or Tasmania Band 1) earns $53,196 to $64,780 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $46,000–$53,000 per year. This classification covers entry level administrative and support roles. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Band 2 salary?
A General Stream Band 2 (also referred to as TAS Band 2 or Tasmania Band 2) earns $66,766 to $71,923 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $55,000–$58,000 per year. This classification covers administrative assistant roles. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Band 3 salary?
A General Stream Band 3 (also referred to as TAS Band 3 or Tasmania Band 3) earns $74,783 to $80,835 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $60,000–$64,000 per year. This classification covers administration officer and executive assistant roles. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Band 4 salary?
A General Stream Band 4 (also referred to as TAS Band 4 or Tasmania Band 4) earns $83,011 to $95,547 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $66,000–$74,000 per year. This classification covers senior administrative and coordinator roles. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Band 5 salary?
A General Stream Band 5 (also referred to as TAS Band 5 or Tasmania Band 5) earns $99,482 to $104,888 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $77,000–$79,000 per year. This classification covers senior specialist and management roles. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Band 6 salary?
A General Stream Band 6 (also referred to as TAS Band 6 or Tasmania Band 6) earns $109,099 to $124,208 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $82,000–$92,000 per year. This classification covers service coordinator and senior management roles. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Band 7 salary?
A General Stream Band 7 (also referred to as TAS Band 7 or Tasmania Band 7) earns $129,302 to $136,811 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $96,000–$100,000 per year. This classification covers senior management and specialist roles. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Band 8 salary?
A General Stream Band 8 (also referred to as TAS Band 8 or Tasmania Band 8) earns $140,703 to $150,200 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $103,000–$108,000 per year. This classification covers program manager and executive roles. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Band 9 salary?
A General Stream Band 9 (also referred to as TAS Band 9 or Tasmania Band 9) earns $170,409 to $188,400 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $120,000–$131,000 per year. This classification covers senior director-level roles. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Band 10 salary?
A General Stream Band 10 (also referred to as TAS Band 10 or Tasmania Band 10) earns $200,787 to $221,838 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $137,000–$148,000 per year. This classification covers deputy secretary and equivalent roles. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What are the current Tasmanian public service salary scales for 2025–2026?
Tasmanian public service salaries are set under the Tasmanian State Service Award. General Stream Band 1 starts at $53,196–$64,583 and Band 8 reaches $140,703–$150,200. Rates were updated 21 July 2025. SES Bands 1–3 extend above $156,000. Tasmania has historically offered slightly lower base salaries than mainland states.
How does Tasmanian public service pay compare to the APS?
Tasmanian (TAS) salaries at lower bands are broadly similar to APS entry levels but tend to fall behind at mid-to-senior levels. TAS Band 4–5 earns approximately $78,000–$96,000, slightly below APS 4–5 ($80,000–$97,000). The lower cost of living in Tasmania partly offsets this difference in real purchasing power.
When is the next Tasmanian public service salary increase?
Tasmanian public servants received updated rates effective 21 July 2025 under the current Tasmanian State Service Award. Future increases are subject to Tasmanian Government budget decisions and the state’s enterprise bargaining process.
How does a HECS/HELP debt affect Tasmanian public service take-home pay?
Tasmanian public servants with a HECS/HELP debt have compulsory repayments withheld via PAYG once income exceeds the threshold ($54,435 in 2025–26). At a TAS Band 5 salary of ~$90,000, HECS repayments add approximately $4,500–$5,500 annually on top of income tax. Use the Tax Calculator on this site with the HECS toggle enabled to see your exact take-home pay.
Can Tasmanian public servants salary sacrifice?
Yes. Tasmanian public servants can salary sacrifice into superannuation as concessional contributions, taxed at 15% rather than their marginal rate. TasCOSS and some other Tasmanian government agencies may also offer PBI salary packaging. Contact your agency’s HR team to confirm what salary sacrifice options are available in your specific role.
What leave entitlements do Tasmanian public servants receive?
Under the Tasmanian State Service Award, employees receive 20 days annual leave per year, 15 days personal leave (cumulative), and long service leave at 1/80th of service per year (approximately 13 weeks after 10.4 years). Tasmania’s lower wage levels are partly offset by the state’s significantly lower cost of living, particularly for housing.
How does Tasmanian public service pay compare to mainland states?
Tasmanian Band 4–6 salaries ($78,000–$130,000) are generally 5–10% lower than equivalent NSW, VIC, and QLD classifications. However, Hobart’s cost of living — particularly housing — is considerably lower than Sydney and Melbourne, meaning the real purchasing power gap is smaller than the nominal salary difference suggests. Tasmania’s 12% superannuation is standard across all states.
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