Victorian Public Service Salary Scales 2025–2026
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Victorian Public Service
| Classification | Minimum | Maximum | Calculate |
|---|---|---|---|
VPS Grade 1 Entry level administrative roles | $55,026 | $58,412 | Calculate |
VPS Grade 2 Administrative and support roles | $60,295 | $77,430 | Calculate |
VPS Grade 3 Experienced administrative and technical roles | $79,122 | $96,073 | Calculate |
VPS Grade 4 Senior administrative and specialist roles | $97,955 | $111,142 | Calculate |
VPS Grade 5 Management and senior specialist roles | $113,022 | $136,747 | Calculate |
VPS Grade 6 Senior management roles | $138,631 | $185,518 | Calculate |
VPS Grade 7 Executive management roles | $188,297 | $256,088 | Calculate |
Senior Executive Service 1 (SES1) Senior executive roles | $231,750 | $299,318 | Calculate |
Senior Executive Service 2 (SES2) Executive leadership roles | $299,319 | $431,570 | Calculate |
Senior Executive Service 3 (SES3) Senior executive leadership roles | $431,571 | $574,158 | Calculate |
Important Notes
- •Current 2025 rates (effective May 1, 2025) reflect 3% increase
- •Annual salary increases of 3% continue until April 2028
- •SES remuneration includes Total Remuneration Package (TRP)
- •VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 operational until April 2028
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Updated May 2025
Updated Mar 2026
* Bars show gross salary range (min to max) for each classification. Values adjust with the timeframe selected in the salary table above.
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About Victorian Public Service Salary Scales
The Victorian Public Service uses a structured classification system with 10 classification levels to determine salary for public sector employees — from VPS Grade 1 ($55,026–$58,412) up to Senior Executive Service 3 (SES3) ($431,571–$574,158). Salaries are reviewed and updated through enterprise agreements and government determinations.
Superannuation: VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation. This matches the standard Superannuation Guarantee rate.
Salary Data Last Updated
1 May 2025 — Source: CPSU Victoria
Key Information
- Current 2025 rates (effective May 1, 2025) reflect 3% increase
- Annual salary increases of 3% continue until April 2028
- SES remuneration includes Total Remuneration Package (TRP)
- VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 operational until April 2028
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current Victorian public service salary scales for 2025–2026?
Victorian Public Service (VPS) salaries are set under the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement. VPS Grade 1 ranges from $55,026–$58,412, Grade 2 from $60,295–$77,430, Grade 4 from $97,955–$111,142, and Grade 7 from $188,297–$256,088. SES Bands extend above this. Rates were updated 1 May 2025.
How does VPS pay compare to other states?
VPS salaries are competitive with NSW and APS at most levels. Victoria typically offers above-average pay at the VPS Grade 4–5 range compared to equivalent APS 5–6 classifications. However, the VPS superannuation rate is the standard 12%, unlike the APS which offers 15.4%.
When is the next VPS salary increase?
VPS employees received updated rates effective 1 May 2025 under the current enterprise agreement. Future increases are negotiated through the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement bargaining process, typically delivering annual increases of 2.5–3.5%.
What does a VPS Grade 3 earn in take-home pay?
A VPS Grade 3 employee earning approximately $85,000–$95,000 per year takes home roughly $65,000–$72,000 after tax and Medicare levy. Use the Tax Calculator to model your exact take-home pay including any HECS/HELP debt repayments.
How does a HECS/HELP debt affect VPS take-home pay?
Victorian public servants with a HECS/HELP debt have compulsory repayments withheld via PAYG once income exceeds $54,435 (2025–26 threshold). At a VPS Grade 4 midpoint of ~$105,000, HECS repayments add approximately $5,500–$7,000 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 VPS employees salary sacrifice?
Yes. VPS employees can make voluntary concessional contributions into their super fund, taxed at 15% instead of their marginal rate. Some Victorian Government agencies and health services also offer Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year tax-free, which is not available in most other jurisdictions. Confirm eligibility with your agency's HR team.
What leave entitlements do VPS employees receive?
Under the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement, VPS employees receive 20 days annual leave per year, 15 days personal leave (cumulative), and long service leave at 1/60th of service per year (approximately 3 months per 15 years, with pro-rata from 7 years). Parental leave provisions are among the most generous in Australia for VPS employees.
How does VPS pay compare to NSW and QLD?
VPS Grade 3–5 salaries ($77,000–$111,000) are broadly comparable to NSW Clerk Grade 5/6 and QLD AO4–6 levels. Victoria's recent enterprise agreement increases (2.5% annually) have kept pace with NSW (3%) and QLD (3%). All three states offer the standard 12% superannuation. Melbourne's cost of living is similar to Sydney, making the real value of VPS pay broadly equivalent to NSW counterparts at most levels.
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