Victorian Public Service Salary Scales
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Victorian Public Service
| Classification | Range | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
VPS Grade 1 Entry level administrative roles (Value Range 1.1) | |||
VPS Grade 2 Administrative and support roles (Value Ranges 2.1–2.2) | |||
VPS Grade 3 Experienced administrative and technical roles (Value Ranges 3.1–3.2) | |||
VPS Grade 4 Senior administrative and specialist roles (Value Range 4.1) | |||
Senior Officer Grade 5 Management and senior specialist roles (Value Ranges 5.1–5.2) | |||
Senior Officer Grade 6 Senior management roles (Value Ranges 6.1–6.2) | |||
Senior Technical Specialist Grade 7 Executive management roles (Value Ranges 7.1–7.3) | |||
SES-1 Senior Executive Service Band 1 (TRP — effective 1 July 2025) | |||
SES-2 Senior Executive Service Band 2 (TRP — effective 1 July 2025) | |||
SES-3 Senior Executive Service Band 3 (TRP — effective 1 July 2025) | |||
Department Head / VPSC Commissioner Department Heads (Secretaries) and Victorian Public Sector Commissioner (TRP — effective 1 July 2025) |
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 VPS Grades salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$55,026
VPS Grade 1
Top salary
$837,100
Department Head / VPSC Commissioner
Midpoint band
$162,075
Senior Officer Grade 6
Classifications
11
VPS Grades stream
Classification range ladder
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VPS Grade 1
Entry level administrative roles (Value Range 1.1)
VPS Grade 2
Administrative and support roles (Value Ranges 2.1–2.2)
VPS Grade 3
Experienced administrative and technical roles (Value Ranges 3.1–3.2)
VPS Grade 4
Senior administrative and specialist roles (Value Range 4.1)
Senior Officer Grade 5
Management and senior specialist roles (Value Ranges 5.1–5.2)
Senior Officer Grade 6
Senior management roles (Value Ranges 6.1–6.2)
Senior Technical Specialist Grade 7
Executive management roles (Value Ranges 7.1–7.3)
SES-1
Senior Executive Service Band 1 (TRP — effective 1 July 2025)
SES-2
Senior Executive Service Band 2 (TRP — effective 1 July 2025)
SES-3
Senior Executive Service Band 3 (TRP — effective 1 July 2025)
Department Head / VPSC Commissioner
Department Heads (Secretaries) and Victorian Public Sector Commissioner (TRP — effective 1 July 2025)
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About VPS (Victorian Public Service) Salary Scales
The Victorian Public Service (VPS) salary structure covers 11 classification levels — from VPS Grade 1 ($55,026–$58,412) to Department Head / VPSC Commissioner ($620,994–$837,100). VPS pay scales are set through the VPS Enterprise Agreement and reviewed periodically. This page shows current Victorian public service salary bands across VPS Grades 1-4, Senior Officer Grades 5-6, Technical Specialist Grade 7, and SES rates.
Superannuation: VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation. This matches the standard Superannuation Guarantee rate.
Salary Data Last Updated
1 May 2025 — Source: VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C Rates shown are effective from 1 May 2025. The agreement also includes a later salary column from 1 May 2026, but that future table is not shown here.
Key Information
- 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
Classification Streams
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VIC VPS Grades Salary Guide by Classification
Quick reference for every Victorian Public Service VPS Grades 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.
VPS 1 Salary — VPS Grade 1
The VPS 1 classification (also written as VPS1 or Victorian Public Service Grade 1) pays $55,026–$58,412 per year. Entry level administrative roles (Value Range 1.1). Calculate VPS 1take-home pay →
VPS 2 Salary — VPS Grade 2
The VPS 2 classification (also written as VPS2 or Victorian Public Service Grade 2) pays $60,295–$77,430 per year. Administrative and support roles (Value Ranges 2.1–2.2). Calculate VPS 2take-home pay →
VPS 3 Salary — VPS Grade 3
The VPS 3 classification (also written as VPS3 or Victorian Public Service Grade 3) pays $79,122–$96,073 per year. Experienced administrative and technical roles (Value Ranges 3.1–3.2). Calculate VPS 3take-home pay →
VPS 4 Salary — VPS Grade 4
The VPS 4 classification (also written as VPS4 or Victorian Public Service Grade 4) pays $97,955–$111,142 per year. Senior administrative and specialist roles (Value Range 4.1). Calculate VPS 4take-home pay →
VPS 5 Salary — Senior Officer Grade 5
The VPS 5 classification (also written as VPS5 or VPS Grade 5) pays $113,022–$136,747 per year. Management and senior specialist roles (Value Ranges 5.1–5.2). Calculate VPS 5take-home pay →
VPS 6 Salary — Senior Officer Grade 6
The VPS 6 classification (also written as VPS6 or VPS Grade 6) pays $138,631–$185,518 per year. Senior management roles (Value Ranges 6.1–6.2). Calculate VPS 6take-home pay →
VPS 7 Salary — Senior Technical Specialist
The VPS 7 classification (also written as VPS7 or VPS Grade 7) pays $188,297–$256,088 per year. Executive management roles (Value Ranges 7.1–7.3). Calculate VPS 7take-home pay →
SES 1 Salary — Senior Executive Service
The SES 1 classification (also written as SES1) pays $232,790–$298,488 per year. Senior Executive Service Band 1 (TRP — effective 1 July 2025). Calculate SES 1take-home pay →
SES 2 Salary — Senior Executive Service
The SES 2 classification (also written as SES2) pays $298,489–$430,740 per year. Senior Executive Service Band 2 (TRP — effective 1 July 2025). Calculate SES 2take-home pay →
SES 3 Salary — Senior Executive Service
The SES 3 classification (also written as SES3) pays $430,741–$573,328 per year. Senior Executive Service Band 3 (TRP — effective 1 July 2025). Calculate SES 3take-home pay →
Department Head / VPSC Commissioner Salary
The Department Head / VPSC Commissioner classification pays $620,994–$837,100 per year. Department Heads (Secretaries) and Victorian Public Sector Commissioner (TRP — effective 1 July 2025). Calculate Department Head / VPSC Commissionertake-home pay →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the VPS 1 salary?
A VPS Grades VPS 1 (also written as VPS1 or Victorian Public Service Grade 1) earns $55,026 to $58,412 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $47,000–$49,000 per year. This classification covers entry level administrative roles (value range 1.1). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the VPS 2 salary?
A VPS Grades VPS 2 (also written as VPS2 or Victorian Public Service Grade 2) earns $60,295 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 $50,000–$62,000 per year. This classification covers administrative and support roles (value ranges 2.1–2.2). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the VPS 3 salary?
A VPS Grades VPS 3 (also written as VPS3 or Victorian Public Service Grade 3) earns $79,122 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 $63,000–$75,000 per year. This classification covers experienced administrative and technical roles (value ranges 3.1–3.2). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the VPS 4 salary?
A VPS Grades VPS 4 (also written as VPS4 or Victorian Public Service Grade 4) 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 senior administrative and specialist roles (value range 4.1). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the VPS 5 salary?
A VPS Grades VPS 5 (also written as VPS5 or VPS Grade 5) earns $113,022 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 $85,000–$100,000 per year. This classification covers management and senior specialist roles (value ranges 5.1–5.2). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the VPS 6 salary?
A VPS Grades VPS 6 (also written as VPS6 or VPS 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 roles (value ranges 6.1–6.2). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the VPS 7 salary?
A VPS Grades VPS 7 (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 executive management roles (value ranges 7.1–7.3). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the SES 1 salary?
A VPS Grades SES 1 (also written as SES1) earns $232,790 to $298,488 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $154,000–$188,000 per year. This classification covers senior executive service band 1 (trp — effective 1 july 2025). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the SES 2 salary?
A VPS Grades SES 2 (also written as SES2) earns $298,489 to $430,740 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $188,000–$256,000 per year. This classification covers senior executive service band 2 (trp — effective 1 july 2025). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the SES 3 salary?
A VPS Grades SES 3 (also written as SES3) earns $430,741 to $573,328 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $256,000–$329,000 per year. This classification covers senior executive service band 3 (trp — effective 1 july 2025). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Department Head / VPSC Commissioner salary?
A VPS Grades Department Head / VPSC Commissioner earns $620,994 to $837,100 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $354,000–$465,000 per year. This classification covers department heads (secretaries) and victorian public sector commissioner (trp — effective 1 july 2025). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What are the current Victorian public service salary scales for 2025–2026?
Victorian Public Service (VPS) salaries are set under the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024, with current rates effective 1 May 2025. The VPS has seven officer grades (VPS 1–7) plus Senior Executive Service (SES) bands. Salaries range from entry-level VPS Grade 1 through to Senior Technical Specialist Grade 7. Beyond the core VPS grades, the agreement includes adaptive classification structures for Legal Officers, Allied Health, Science, Custodial Officers, Youth Justice Workers, Community Corrections Practitioners, and Sheriff's Officers — each with profession-specific pay scales. Use the stream selector above to view each classification.
When is the next VPS salary increase?
The VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 locks in 3% annual salary increases on 1 May each year: 1 May 2024, 1 May 2025, 1 May 2026, and 1 May 2027. The current rates shown reflect the 1 May 2025 increase. The agreement's nominal expiry date is 9 April 2028.
How does VPS salary progression work?
Within each VPS Grade, employees progress through Value Ranges and Progression Steps based on annual Performance Cycle assessments — progression is not automatic. Employees at the top of their Grade or Value Range who achieve Progression receive a 1.5% lump sum payment instead of a step increase. VPS Grades 1–4 have less onerous Progression Criteria than Grades 5–7.
What are VPS adaptive classification structures?
The VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 defines multiple adaptive structures under Schedule G. VPS Aligned structures (Legal Officers, Allied Health, Science, Custodial Officers, Community Corrections, Sheriff's Officers, and others) map to VPS salary points in Schedule C. Non-VPS Aligned structures (Youth Justice Workers, Child Protection Practitioners, Forensic Officers) have their own salary tables. Each structure has profession-specific classification titles and descriptors.
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%. All three states' cost of living should be factored into comparisons.
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 their income exceeds the repayment threshold. At mid-level VPS grades, HECS repayments can add several thousand dollars 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. Under Clause 38 of the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024, VPS employees can enter salary packaging arrangements using pre-tax salary for superannuation, novated leases, and other approved benefits. All costs associated with salary packaging are met from the participating employee's salary. Some Victorian Government health services also offer PBI salary packaging.
What leave entitlements do VPS employees receive?
Under the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024, employees receive 20 days annual leave, 15 days personal/carer's leave (cumulative), and long service leave of approximately 3 months after 15 years. The agreement also provides 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (with up to 104 weeks total unpaid), compassionate leave, and family violence leave.
Do VPS employees have a right to disconnect?
Yes. Clause 44 of the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 includes a right to disconnect provision, allowing employees to disengage from work-related communications outside their normal working hours. This reflects the growing emphasis on work-life balance in the Victorian public service.
What is the VPS Christmas closedown?
Under Clause 47 of the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024, the VPS has a Christmas closedown period between Christmas and New Year. Employees may be required to take annual leave or flex time during this period, though agencies can exempt essential service staff.
What lump sum payments did VPS employees receive?
Under the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024, eligible employees received a once-off lump sum payment of $5,600 effective 28 June 2024. Shift workers received an additional $1,000 lump sum effective 1 October 2024. These payments were pro-rated for part-time and regular casual employees.
What is the VPS casual loading rate?
Under Clause 35 of the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024, casual employees receive a 25% loading on their hourly rate of pay in lieu of annual leave, personal leave, paid parental leave, compassionate leave, and other leave entitlements available to ongoing employees.
What gender affirmation and reproductive health leave is available?
The VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 includes progressive leave provisions. Clause 65 provides gender affirmation leave for employees undergoing gender affirmation. Clause 58 provides reproductive health and wellbeing leave. These provisions reflect the Victorian Government's commitment to an inclusive workplace.
Can VPS employees work from home?
Under Clauses 8–10 and 24 of the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024, VPS employees can request flexible working arrangements including working from home. Requests must be considered with a goal of accommodating flexibility where possible, consistent with business requirements and legislative obligations. Written reasons must be provided for any refusal.
What is the VPS Custodial Officer pay structure?
Custodial Officers (COG) under Appendix 1 of the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 have their own salary structure aligned with VPS grades but based on 80-hour fortnights. The structure ranges from COG 1 (Trainee) through COG 7 (Senior General Manager — Major Prison Facilities). COG salary rates are referenced against VPS Schedule C, with separate paypoints for each classification level.
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