Question 1

What is the Level 1 salary?

Accepted Answer

A General Division Level 1 (WA public service Level 1) earns $65,728 to $74,951 per year as set by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $54,000–$60,000 per year. This classification covers entry level public service roles. WA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

Question 2

What is the Level 2 salary?

Accepted Answer

A General Division Level 2 (WA public service Level 2) earns $76,912 to $82,464 per year as set by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $62,000–$65,000 per year. This classification covers administrative and support roles. WA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

Question 3

What is the Level 3 salary?

Accepted Answer

A General Division Level 3 (WA public service Level 3) earns $86,439 to $92,795 per year as set by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $68,000–$72,000 per year. This classification covers experienced administrative roles. WA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

Question 4

What is the Level 4 salary?

Accepted Answer

A General Division Level 4 (WA public service Level 4) earns $95,782 to $100,526 per year as set by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $74,000–$78,000 per year. This classification covers senior administrative roles. WA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

Question 5

What is the Level 5 salary?

Accepted Answer

A General Division Level 5 (WA public service Level 5) earns $105,167 to $114,938 per year as set by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $80,000–$86,000 per year. This classification covers team leader and specialist roles. WA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

Question 6

What is the Level 6 salary?

Accepted Answer

A General Division Level 6 (WA public service Level 6) earns $120,457 to $132,753 per year as set by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $90,000–$98,000 per year. This classification covers senior specialist and supervisory roles. WA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

Question 7

What is the Level 7 salary?

Accepted Answer

A General Division Level 7 (WA public service Level 7) earns $139,860 to $149,485 per year as set by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $102,000–$108,000 per year. This classification covers management roles. WA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

Question 8

What is the Level 8 salary?

Accepted Answer

A General Division Level 8 (WA public service Level 8) earns $157,900 to $171,005 per year as set by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $113,000–$120,000 per year. This classification covers senior management roles. WA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

Question 9

What is the Level 9 salary?

Accepted Answer

A General Division Level 9 (WA public service Level 9) earns $180,367 to $193,487 per year as set by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $126,000–$134,000 per year. This classification covers executive management roles. WA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

Question 10

What is the Class 1 salary?

Accepted Answer

A General Division Class 1 (WA public service Class 1) earns $204,404 to $204,404 per year as set by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $139,000–$139,000 per year. This classification covers senior executive roles. WA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

Question 11

What is the Class 2 salary?

Accepted Answer

A General Division Class 2 (WA public service Class 2) earns $215,005 to $215,005 per year as set by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $145,000–$145,000 per year. This classification covers senior executive roles. WA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

Question 12

What is the Class 3 salary?

Accepted Answer

A General Division Class 3 (WA public service Class 3) earns $225,590 to $225,590 per year as set by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $150,000–$150,000 per year. This classification covers senior executive roles. WA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

Question 13

What is the Class 4 salary?

Accepted Answer

A General Division Class 4 (WA public service Class 4) earns $236,183 to $236,183 per year as set by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $155,000–$155,000 per year. This classification covers senior executive roles. WA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.

Question 14

What are the current Western Australian public service salary scales for 2025–2026?

Accepted Answer

WA public service salaries on this site use Schedule 2 (General Division Salaries) from the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024, specifically the 2025 salary column effective on and from 13 June 2025. Level 1 ranges from $65,728 to $74,951, Level 9 reaches $180,367 to $193,487, and Class 1-4 extend from $204,404 to $236,183. The same source also lists higher salaries from 13 June 2026, but those future rates are not shown here.

Question 15

How does WA public service pay compare to the APS?

Accepted Answer

Western Australian public service salaries are competitive with the APS at most levels. WA Levels 5–7 are broadly equivalent to APS 4–6, with similar salary ranges. WA's 4% 2025 increase is one of the highest among Australian jurisdictions, improving competitiveness. Super rate is the standard 12%.

Question 16

When is the next WA public service salary increase?

Accepted Answer

WA public servants on this Schedule 2 table received a 4% pay rise effective 13 June 2025. The agreement also publishes the next higher salary column effective on and from 13 June 2026, but those future rates are intentionally excluded from the main table on this site.

Question 17

How does a HECS/HELP debt affect WA public service take-home pay?

Accepted Answer

WA public servants with a HECS/HELP debt have compulsory repayments withheld via PAYG once income exceeds the threshold ($54,435 in 2025–26). At a WA Level 6 salary in the current $120,457 to $132,753 range, HECS repayments add several thousand dollars annually on top of income tax. Use the Tax Calculator on this site with the HECS toggle enabled to calculate your exact take-home pay.

Question 18

Can WA public servants salary sacrifice?

Accepted Answer

Yes. WA public servants can salary sacrifice into superannuation as concessional contributions, taxed at 15% rather than their marginal rate. Some WA Health roles and government-owned corporations also offer fringe benefits packaging. Contact your agency's payroll or HR team to confirm the specific salary sacrifice options available in your department.

Question 19

What leave entitlements do WA public servants receive?

Accepted Answer

Under the Public Sector CSA Agreement, WA public servants receive 20 days annual leave per year (4 weeks), 14 days personal leave (cumulative), and long service leave at 13 weeks per 7 years of service — one of the most generous long service leave provisions among Australian jurisdictions. Regional employees may receive additional leave allowances.

Question 20

How does WA public service pay compare to QLD and NSW?

Accepted Answer

WA Level 5–7 salaries ($105,167–$149,485) are broadly comparable to Queensland administrative stream Levels 5–8 and NSW Clerk Grade 7/8. WA's 4% increase effective 13 June 2025 lifted the general division table ahead of several other state award tables at the mid-to-senior levels. Perth's cost of living is comparable to Sydney, making WA salaries competitive in real terms at most classification levels.

Classification	Range	Min	Max
Level 1 Entry level public service roles	min$66k→max$75k→	$65,728Use in calc →	$74,951Use in calc →
Level 2 Administrative and support roles	min$77k→max$82k→	$76,912Use in calc →	$82,464Use in calc →
Level 3 Experienced administrative roles	min$86k→max$93k→	$86,439Use in calc →	$92,795Use in calc →
Level 4 Senior administrative roles	min$96k→max$101k→	$95,782Use in calc →	$100,526Use in calc →
Level 5 Team leader and specialist roles	min$105k→max$115k→	$105,167Use in calc →	$114,938Use in calc →
Level 6 Senior specialist and supervisory roles	min$120k→max$133k→	$120,457Use in calc →	$132,753Use in calc →
Level 7 Management roles	min$140k→max$149k→	$139,860Use in calc →	$149,485Use in calc →
Level 8 Senior management roles	min$158k→max$171k→	$157,900Use in calc →	$171,005Use in calc →
Level 9 Executive management roles	min$180k→max$193k→	$180,367Use in calc →	$193,487Use in calc →
Class 1 Senior executive roles	$204kcalc →	$204,404Use in calc →	$204,404Use in calc →
Class 2 Senior executive roles	$215kcalc →	$215,005Use in calc →	$215,005Use in calc →
Class 3 Senior executive roles	$226kcalc →	$225,590Use in calc →	$225,590Use in calc →
Class 4 Senior executive roles	$236kcalc →	$236,183Use in calc →	$236,183Use in calc →

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