Tasmania Professional Stream Salary Scales
Professional
Professional stream
6 bands · $79,356–$228,493
Notes
- ·Rates as published in the DECYP Salary Scales, Version 1.14 (document as at 10 July 2026). The rate values are operative from the first full pay period on or after 1 December 2025 — the year-1 3% increase under the Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025, backpaid on acceptance.
- ·General and Professional Stream (Tasmanian State Service Award S085) and SES rates reflect the Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025 (3% / 3% / 2.75%); the year-1 3% increase applies from the first full pay period on or after 1 December 2025 (accepted 10 April 2026; Tasmanian Industrial Commission Order T15296 / [2026] TASIC 7).
- ·Health & Human Services rates are set under the Health and Human Services Award (S177).
- ·DCT = District/Country Transfer allowance loaded rate. Version 1.14 publishes DCT-loaded points only for General Stream Bands 6 and 7.
- ·SES remuneration is separately determined by the State Service Commissioner.
Salaries are indicative and based on publicly available data. Verify with your agency HR for accurate, role-specific information.
Salary Snapshot
TAS Professional Stream salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$79,356
Professional Band 1
Top salary
$228,493
Professional Band 6
Midpoint band
$150,330
Professional Band 4
Classifications
6
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About the Tasmania Professional Stream Stream
The Tasmania Professional Stream stream covers 6 classification levels, from Professional Band 1 ($79,356) to Professional Band 6 ($228,493). Salaries are set under the DECYP Salary Scales (Version 1.14, 10 July 2026) — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085), effective 1 December 2025.
Superannuation: Tasmania public sector employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
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Scheduled change
Rates as published in the DECYP Salary Scales, Version 1.14 (document as at 10 July 2026). The rate values are operative from the first full pay period on or after 1 December 2025 — the year-1 3% increase under the Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025, backpaid on acceptance.
Scheduled change
General and Professional Stream (Tasmanian State Service Award S085) and SES rates reflect the Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025 (3% / 3% / 2.75%); the year-1 3% increase applies from the first full pay period on or after 1 December 2025 (accepted 10 April 2026; Tasmanian Industrial Commission Order T15296 / [2026] TASIC 7).
Source agreement
Health & Human Services rates are set under the Health and Human Services Award (S177).
Allowance context
DCT = District/Country Transfer allowance loaded rate. Version 1.14 publishes DCT-loaded points only for General Stream Bands 6 and 7.
Classification note
SES remuneration is separately determined by the State Service Commissioner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Professional Band 1 salary?
A Professional Stream Professional Band 1 earns $79,356 to $101,305 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales (Version 1.14, 10 July 2026) — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $63,000–$78,000 per year. This classification covers graduate and early career professionals. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Professional Band 2 salary?
A Professional Stream Professional Band 2 earns $105,852 to $127,715 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales (Version 1.14, 10 July 2026) — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $80,000–$95,000 per year. This classification covers experienced professionals and specialists. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Professional Band 3 salary?
A Professional Stream Professional Band 3 earns $133,696 to $140,687 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales (Version 1.14, 10 July 2026) — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $99,000–$103,000 per year. This classification covers senior professionals. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Professional Band 4 salary?
A Professional Stream Professional Band 4 earns $145,439 to $155,221 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales (Version 1.14, 10 July 2026) — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $106,000–$112,000 per year. This classification covers lead professionals and managers. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Professional Band 5 salary?
A Professional Stream Professional Band 5 earns $175,521 to $194,052 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales (Version 1.14, 10 July 2026) — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $123,000–$134,000 per year. This classification covers senior professional director-level roles. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Professional Band 6 salary?
A Professional Stream Professional Band 6 earns $206,811 to $228,493 per year as set by the DECYP Salary Scales (Version 1.14, 10 July 2026) — Tasmanian State Service Award (S085). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $141,000–$152,000 per year. This classification covers deputy secretary and equivalent professional roles. TAS employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What roles are in the Tasmanian Professional Stream?
The Tasmanian Professional Stream covers roles requiring a formal tertiary qualification, including lawyers, engineers, accountants, social workers, scientists, and policy specialists employed across Tasmania State Service agencies. Professional Band 1 is the graduate entry point and Professional Band 6 covers the most senior professional and technical specialist roles.
What is the salary range for the Tasmania Professional Stream in 2026?
Under the Tasmanian salary scales effective 1 December 2025, Professional Band 1 starts at $79,356 and Professional Band 6 reaches $228,493. Most mid-career professionals in Bands 3–4 earn between $134,000 and $155,000. These rates apply to professional staff employed across Tasmania State Service departments.
How does Tasmania Professional Stream pay compare to mainland states?
Tasmania Professional Band 3–4 salaries ($134,000–$155,000) sit alongside Queensland's senior professional classifications (PO Level 5–6: $133,602–$156,143) — band numbers don't map one-to-one across states, so compare salary ranges rather than band labels. Hobart's significantly lower cost of living — particularly housing — further strengthens the real value of Tasmanian professional salaries against mainland equivalents.