Victorian Allied Health Salary Scales
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Victorian Public Service
| Classification | Range | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
Allied Health 1 Below-degree qualification roles — maps to VPS Grade 2 VR1 (Schedule E) | |||
Allied Health 2 VR1 Entry degree-qualified roles — maps to VPS Grade 2 VR2 (Schedule E) | |||
Allied Health 2 VR2 Developing professional — maps to VPS Grade 3 VR1 (Schedule E) | |||
Allied Health 2 VR3 Experienced professional — maps to VPS Grade 3 VR2 (Schedule E) | |||
Allied Health 3 Advanced practitioner — maps to VPS Grade 4 (Schedule E) | |||
Allied Health 4 VR1 Specialist / team lead — maps to VPS Grade 5 VR1 (Schedule E) | |||
Allied Health 4 VR2 Senior specialist — maps to VPS Grade 5 VR2 (Schedule E) | |||
VPS Grade 6 Senior management — VPS Grade 6 applies (Schedule E) | |||
Senior Technical Specialist VPS Senior Technical Specialist applies (Schedule E) |
Notes
- ·Current rates effective 1 May 2025 under the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024
- ·Annual increases continue on 1 May 2026 and 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 includes base salary, superannuation, and employment benefits
Salary Snapshot
VIC Allied Health salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$60,295
Allied Health 1
Top salary
$256,088
Senior Technical Specialist
Midpoint band
$104,549
Allied Health 3
Classifications
9
Allied Health stream
Classification range ladder
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Allied Health 1
Below-degree qualification roles — maps to VPS Grade 2 VR1 (Schedule E)
Allied Health 2 VR1
Entry degree-qualified roles — maps to VPS Grade 2 VR2 (Schedule E)
Allied Health 2 VR2
Developing professional — maps to VPS Grade 3 VR1 (Schedule E)
Allied Health 2 VR3
Experienced professional — maps to VPS Grade 3 VR2 (Schedule E)
Allied Health 3
Advanced practitioner — maps to VPS Grade 4 (Schedule E)
Allied Health 4 VR1
Specialist / team lead — maps to VPS Grade 5 VR1 (Schedule E)
Allied Health 4 VR2
Senior specialist — maps to VPS Grade 5 VR2 (Schedule E)
VPS Grade 6
Senior management — VPS Grade 6 applies (Schedule E)
Senior Technical Specialist
VPS Senior Technical Specialist applies (Schedule E)
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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 $60,295 (Allied Health 1) to $256,088 (Senior Technical Specialist). All rates are from the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024, effective 1 May 2025.
Superannuation: VPS employees receive 12% employer superannuation. The next salary increase of 3% takes effect 1 May 2026.
Other VIC Classification Streams
VIC Allied Health Salary Guide by Classification
Quick reference for every Victorian Public Service Allied Health 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.
Allied Health 1 Salary — VPS Allied Health
The AH 1 classification (also written as AH1, VPS allied health grade 1) pays $60,295–$68,864 per year. Below-degree qualification roles — maps to VPS Grade 2 VR1 (Schedule E). Calculate AH 1take-home pay →
Allied Health 2 VR1 Salary — VPS Allied Health
The AH 2 VR1 classification (also written as AH2 VR1, VPS allied health grade 2) pays $70,086–$77,430 per year. Entry degree-qualified roles — maps to VPS Grade 2 VR2 (Schedule E). Calculate AH 2 VR1take-home pay →
Allied Health 2 VR2 Salary — VPS Allied Health
The AH 2 VR2 classification (also written as AH2 VR2, VPS allied health grade 2) pays $79,122–$87,599 per year. Developing professional — maps to VPS Grade 3 VR1 (Schedule E). Calculate AH 2 VR2take-home pay →
Allied Health 2 VR3 Salary — VPS Allied Health
The AH 2 VR3 classification (also written as AH2 VR3, VPS allied health grade 2) pays $89,292–$96,073 per year. Experienced professional — maps to VPS Grade 3 VR2 (Schedule E). Calculate AH 2 VR3take-home pay →
Allied Health 3 Salary — VPS Allied Health
The AH 3 classification (also written as AH3, VPS allied health grade 3) pays $97,955–$111,142 per year. Advanced practitioner — maps to VPS Grade 4 (Schedule E). Calculate AH 3take-home pay →
Allied Health 4 VR1 Salary — VPS Allied Health
The AH 4 VR1 classification (also written as AH4 VR1, VPS allied health grade 4) pays $113,022–$124,884 per year. Specialist / team lead — maps to VPS Grade 5 VR1 (Schedule E). Calculate AH 4 VR1take-home pay →
Allied Health 4 VR2 Salary — VPS Allied Health
The AH 4 VR2 classification (also written as AH4 VR2, VPS allied health grade 4) pays $124,888–$136,747 per year. Senior specialist — maps to VPS Grade 5 VR2 (Schedule E). Calculate AH 4 VR2take-home pay →
VPS 6 Salary — VPS Grade 6
The VPS 6 classification (also written as VPS6 or Victorian Public Service Grade 6) pays $138,631–$185,518 per year. Senior management — VPS Grade 6 applies (Schedule E). Calculate VPS 6take-home pay →
Senior Technical Specialist Salary — VPS Grade 7
The STS classification (also written as VPS7 or VPS Grade 7) pays $188,297–$256,088 per year. VPS Senior Technical Specialist applies (Schedule E). Calculate STStake-home pay →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AH 1 salary?
An Allied Health AH 1 (also written as AH1, VPS allied health grade 1) earns $60,295 to $68,864 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $50,000–$56,000 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 $70,086 to $77,430 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $57,000–$62,000 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 $79,122 to $87,599 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $63,000–$69,000 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 $89,292 to $96,073 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $70,000–$75,000 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 $97,955 to $111,142 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $76,000–$84,000 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 $113,022 to $124,884 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $85,000–$93,000 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 $124,888 to $136,747 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $93,000–$100,000 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 $138,631 to $185,518 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $101,000–$129,000 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 $188,297 to $256,088 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $131,000–$166,000 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 12% superannuation 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.