VPS Allied Health Salary Scales
Allied Health
Allied Health stream
9 bands · $62,104–$263,771
Notes
- ·Current rates effective 1 May 2026 under the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024
- ·Annual increases continue on 1 May 2027
- ·Agreement expires April 2028
- ·Grades 1–4 are VPS Officer classifications; Grades 5–6 are Senior Officer; Grade 7 is Senior Technical Specialist
- ·SES bands are Total Remuneration Package (TRP) values set by the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal, effective 1 July 2025 (TRP adjusted rates may apply from 1 July 2026)
- ·TRP includes base salary, superannuation, and employment benefits
Salaries are indicative and based on publicly available data. Verify with your agency HR for accurate, role-specific information.
Salary Snapshot
VIC Allied Health salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$62,104
Allied Health 1
Top salary
$263,771
Senior Technical Specialist
Midpoint band
$107,685
Allied Health 3
Classifications
9
Allied Health stream
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About Victorian Allied Health
The Allied Health Adaptive Structure covers speech pathologists, social workers, psychologists, guidance officers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and dieticians employed in the Victorian public service. The structure requires a mandatory degree qualification and professional registration. Classifications range from Allied Health 1 (below-degree support) through Allied Health 4 (specialist/team lead), plus VPS Grade 6 and Senior Technical Specialist for senior roles.
Typical roles: social workers, psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dieticians. Salary ranges run from $62,104 (Allied Health 1) to $263,771 (Senior Technical Specialist). All rates are from the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024, effective 1 May 2026.
Superannuation: VPS employees receive 12% employer superannuation. Salary increases continue annually on 1 May under the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024, with the final increase on 1 May 2027. Agreement expires April 2028.
Key Information
VIC salary facts, agreement context and conditions to check before comparing pay.
Effective date
Current rates effective 1 May 2026 under the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024
Scheduled change
Annual increases continue on 1 May 2027
Scheduled change
Agreement expires April 2028
Classification note
Grades 1–4 are VPS Officer classifications; Grades 5–6 are Senior Officer; Grade 7 is Senior Technical Specialist
Allowance context
SES bands are Total Remuneration Package (TRP) values set by the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal, effective 1 July 2025 (TRP adjusted rates may apply from 1 July 2026)
Employer super
TRP includes base salary, superannuation, and employment benefits
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VIC Allied Health Salary Guide by Classification
Quick reference for every Victorian Public Service Allied Health 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.
Allied Health 1 Salary — VPS Allied Health
An AH 1 (also written as AH1, VPS allied health grade 1) earns $62,104–$70,930 gross — roughly $52,000–$58,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$70,000–$79,000 total package). Below-degree qualification roles — maps to VPS Grade 2 VR1 (Schedule E).
Calculate AH 1 take-home pay →Allied Health 2 VR1 Salary — VPS Allied Health
An AH 2 VR1 (also written as AH2 VR1, VPS allied health grade 2) earns $72,189–$79,753 gross — roughly $59,000–$64,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$81,000–$89,000 total package). Entry degree-qualified roles — maps to VPS Grade 2 VR2 (Schedule E).
Calculate AH 2 VR1 take-home pay →Allied Health 2 VR2 Salary — VPS Allied Health
An AH 2 VR2 (also written as AH2 VR2, VPS allied health grade 2) earns $81,496–$90,227 gross — roughly $65,000–$71,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$91,000–$101,000 total package). Developing professional — maps to VPS Grade 3 VR1 (Schedule E).
Calculate AH 2 VR2 take-home pay →Allied Health 2 VR3 Salary — VPS Allied Health
An AH 2 VR3 (also written as AH2 VR3, VPS allied health grade 2) earns $91,971–$98,955 gross — roughly $72,000–$77,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$103,000–$111,000 total package). Experienced professional — maps to VPS Grade 3 VR2 (Schedule E).
Calculate AH 2 VR3 take-home pay →Allied Health 3 Salary — VPS Allied Health
An AH 3 (also written as AH3, VPS allied health grade 3) earns $100,894–$114,476 gross — roughly $78,000–$86,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$113,000–$128,000 total package). Advanced practitioner — maps to VPS Grade 4 (Schedule E).
Calculate AH 3 take-home pay →Allied Health 4 VR1 Salary — VPS Allied Health
An AH 4 VR1 (also written as AH4 VR1, VPS allied health grade 4) earns $116,413–$128,631 gross — roughly $87,000–$95,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$130,000–$144,000 total package). Specialist / team lead — maps to VPS Grade 5 VR1 (Schedule E).
Calculate AH 4 VR1 take-home pay →Allied Health 4 VR2 Salary — VPS Allied Health
An AH 4 VR2 (also written as AH4 VR2, VPS allied health grade 4) earns $128,635–$140,849 gross — roughly $95,000–$103,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$144,000–$158,000 total package). Senior specialist — maps to VPS Grade 5 VR2 (Schedule E).
Calculate AH 4 VR2 take-home pay →VPS 6 Salary — VPS Grade 6
A VPS 6 (also written as VPS6 or Victorian Public Service Grade 6) earns $142,790–$191,084 gross — roughly $104,000–$133,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$160,000–$214,000 total package). Senior management — VPS Grade 6 applies (Schedule E).
Calculate VPS 6 take-home pay →Senior Technical Specialist Salary — VPS Grade 7
A STS (also written as VPS7 or VPS Grade 7) earns $193,946–$263,771 gross — roughly $134,000–$170,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$217,000–$295,000 total package). VPS Senior Technical Specialist applies (Schedule E).
Calculate STS 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 AH 1 salary?
An Allied Health AH 1 (also written as AH1, VPS allied health grade 1) earns $62,104 to $70,930 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $52,000–$58,000 per year. This classification covers below-degree qualification roles — maps to vps grade 2 vr1 (schedule e). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the AH 2 VR1 salary?
An Allied Health AH 2 VR1 (also written as AH2 VR1, VPS allied health grade 2) earns $72,189 to $79,753 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $59,000–$64,000 per year. This classification covers entry degree-qualified roles — maps to vps grade 2 vr2 (schedule e). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the AH 2 VR2 salary?
An Allied Health AH 2 VR2 (also written as AH2 VR2, VPS allied health grade 2) earns $81,496 to $90,227 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $65,000–$71,000 per year. This classification covers developing professional — maps to vps grade 3 vr1 (schedule e). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the AH 2 VR3 salary?
An Allied Health AH 2 VR3 (also written as AH2 VR3, VPS allied health grade 2) earns $91,971 to $98,955 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $72,000–$77,000 per year. This classification covers experienced professional — maps to vps grade 3 vr2 (schedule e). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the AH 3 salary?
An Allied Health AH 3 (also written as AH3, VPS allied health grade 3) earns $100,894 to $114,476 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $78,000–$86,000 per year. This classification covers advanced practitioner — maps to vps grade 4 (schedule e). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the AH 4 VR1 salary?
An Allied Health AH 4 VR1 (also written as AH4 VR1, VPS allied health grade 4) earns $116,413 to $128,631 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $87,000–$95,000 per year. This classification covers specialist / team lead — maps to vps grade 5 vr1 (schedule e). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the AH 4 VR2 salary?
An Allied Health AH 4 VR2 (also written as AH4 VR2, VPS allied health grade 4) earns $128,635 to $140,849 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $95,000–$103,000 per year. This classification covers senior specialist — maps to vps grade 5 vr2 (schedule e). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the VPS 6 salary?
A Allied Health VPS 6 (also written as VPS6 or Victorian Public Service Grade 6) earns $142,790 to $191,084 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $104,000–$133,000 per year. This classification covers senior management — vps grade 6 applies (schedule e). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the STS salary?
A Allied Health STS (also written as VPS7 or VPS Grade 7) earns $193,946 to $263,771 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $134,000–$170,000 per year. This classification covers vps senior technical specialist applies (schedule e). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What professions does the VPS Allied Health structure cover?
The Allied Health Adaptive Structure (Schedule E) covers speech pathologists, social workers, psychologists, guidance officers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and dieticians employed in the Victorian public service. The structure requires a mandatory degree qualification in the relevant profession and registration with the appropriate professional body.
How does VPS Allied Health pay compare to hospital sector roles?
VPS Allied Health salaries are set under the VPS Enterprise Agreement, which is separate from Victorian public health sector agreements. Allied Health 3 (equivalent to VPS Grade 4) and Allied Health 4 (equivalent to VPS Grade 5) are generally competitive with equivalent hospital classifications. The VPS offers employer superannuation at the standard Superannuation Guarantee rate and generous leave provisions.
What is the career progression path for VPS Allied Health?
Allied Health professionals progress from AH1 (below-degree qualification) through AH2 (three value ranges covering early to experienced practice), AH3 (advanced practitioner, equivalent to VPS Grade 4), and AH4 (specialist/team lead, equivalent to VPS Grade 5). Senior roles at VPS Grade 6 and Senior Technical Specialist level are also available.