Victorian Youth Justice Worker Salary Scales
Youth Justice
Youth Justice stream
6 bands · $62,104–$191,084
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 Youth Justice salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$62,104
YJW Grade 1
Top salary
$191,084
YJW Grade 6
Midpoint band
$114,936
YJW Grade 4
Classifications
6
Youth Justice stream
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About Victorian Youth Justice
Youth Justice Workers (YJW) operate under a Non-VPS Aligned Adaptive Structure with their own salary table. YJW Grades 1-4 progress through set progression steps, while Grades 5-6 progress through set progression amounts. Workers are employed in Youth Justice Custodial Centres accommodating young people aged 10-18 remanded or sentenced by the Criminal Division of the Children's Court. The Certificate IV in Youth Justice is required for new employees.
Typical roles: youth justice workers, unit coordinators, case managers, program managers, regional managers. Salary ranges run from $62,104 (YJW Grade 1) to $191,084 (YJW Grade 6). 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 Youth Justice Salary Guide by Classification
Quick reference for every Victorian Public Service Youth Justice 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.
YJW Grade 1 Salary — Youth Justice Worker
A YJW 1 (Youth Justice Worker Grade 1, YJW1) earns $62,104–$79,753 gross — roughly $52,000–$64,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$70,000–$89,000 total package). Youth justice worker — entry level (Appendix 1, Table 53).
Calculate YJW 1 take-home pay →YJW Grade 2 Salary — Youth Justice Worker
A YJW 2 (Youth Justice Worker Grade 2, YJW2) earns $81,496–$93,719 gross — roughly $65,000–$73,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$91,000–$105,000 total package). Youth justice worker — experienced (Appendix 1, Table 53).
Calculate YJW 2 take-home pay →YJW Grade 3 Salary — Youth Justice Worker
A YJW 3 (Youth Justice Worker Grade 3, YJW3) earns $95,465–$103,159 gross — roughly $74,000–$80,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$107,000–$116,000 total package). Youth justice worker — senior (Appendix 1, Table 53).
Calculate YJW 3 take-home pay →YJW Grade 4 Salary — Youth Justice Worker
A YJW 4 (Youth Justice Worker Grade 4, YJW4) earns $107,681–$122,190 gross — roughly $82,000–$91,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$121,000–$137,000 total package). Youth justice worker — coordinator / unit manager (Appendix 1, Table 53).
Calculate YJW 4 take-home pay →YJW Grade 5 Salary — Youth Justice Worker
A YJW 5 (Youth Justice Worker Grade 5, YJW5) earns $122,383–$140,849 gross — roughly $91,000–$103,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$137,000–$158,000 total package). Youth justice worker — project / policy manager (Appendix 1, Table 53).
Calculate YJW 5 take-home pay →YJW Grade 6 Salary — Youth Justice Worker
A YJW 6 (Youth Justice Worker Grade 6, YJW6) 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). Youth justice worker — senior regional manager (Appendix 1, Table 53).
Calculate YJW 6 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 YJW 1 salary?
A Youth Justice YJW 1 (Youth Justice Worker Grade 1, YJW1) earns $62,104 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 $52,000–$64,000 per year. This classification covers youth justice worker — entry level (appendix 1, table 53). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the YJW 2 salary?
A Youth Justice YJW 2 (Youth Justice Worker Grade 2, YJW2) earns $81,496 to $93,719 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–$73,000 per year. This classification covers youth justice worker — experienced (appendix 1, table 53). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the YJW 3 salary?
A Youth Justice YJW 3 (Youth Justice Worker Grade 3, YJW3) earns $95,465 to $103,159 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $74,000–$80,000 per year. This classification covers youth justice worker — senior (appendix 1, table 53). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the YJW 4 salary?
A Youth Justice YJW 4 (Youth Justice Worker Grade 4, YJW4) earns $107,681 to $122,190 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $82,000–$91,000 per year. This classification covers youth justice worker — coordinator / unit manager (appendix 1, table 53). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the YJW 5 salary?
A Youth Justice YJW 5 (Youth Justice Worker Grade 5, YJW5) earns $122,383 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 $91,000–$103,000 per year. This classification covers youth justice worker — project / policy manager (appendix 1, table 53). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the YJW 6 salary?
A Youth Justice YJW 6 (Youth Justice Worker Grade 6, YJW6) 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 youth justice worker — senior regional manager (appendix 1, table 53). VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Youth Justice Worker (YJW) classification?
Youth Justice Workers (YJW) are classified under a Non-VPS Aligned Adaptive Structure in Appendix 1 of the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024. The structure has 6 grades: YJW Grade 1 (entry level, direct care workers), YJW Grade 2 (experienced workers), YJW Grade 3 (senior workers), YJW Grade 4 (coordinators/unit managers), YJW Grade 5 (project/policy managers), and YJW Grade 6 (senior regional managers).
What does a Youth Justice Worker do?
Youth Justice Workers are employed in Youth Justice Custodial Centres, which accommodate young people aged 10-18 remanded or sentenced by the Criminal Division of the Children's Court, and some 18-21 year olds sentenced by adult courts. Workers provide direct care, supervision, case management, and rehabilitation support within a framework that promotes the return of young people to the community.
Do Youth Justice Workers need a Certificate IV?
Yes. The Department of Justice and Community Safety has implemented a Certificate IV in Youth Justice specific to employment in Victorian Youth Justice Centres. New employees at YJW Grade 1 and Grade 2 are required to complete the qualification, which provides additional salary progression points upon attainment.