Queensland Public Service AO Salary Scales
Official Administrative Officer (AO1 to AO8) pay scales under the Queensland Public Sector Certified Agreement with QSuper contributions and Stage 3 take-home pay.
Queensland AO Pay Bands (2025–2026 Rates)
Based on official State Government Entities Certified Agreement (Core EB11) (2025–2026 Rates)
| Classification Band | Base Salary (AUD) | Super (12.8%) | Estimated Tax & Medicare | Net Take-Home Pay | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO 1.1 Queensland Public Service Trainee | $47,820 | +$6,097 | -$5,808 | $42,012 | |
| AO 2.1 Administrative Officer Level 2 | $58,940 | +$7,515 | -$9,533 | $49,407 | |
| AO 3.1 Administrative Officer Level 3 | $69,480 | +$8,859 | -$13,022 | $56,458 | |
| AO 4.1 Project Support / Case Officer Level 4 | $82,340 | +$10,498 | -$17,137 | $65,203 | |
| AO 5.1 Senior Project Officer / Policy Analyst | $95,410 | +$12,165 | -$21,319 | $74,091 | |
| AO 6.1 Principal Policy Officer / Team Leader | $109,820 | +$14,002 | -$25,930 | $83,890 | |
| AO 7.1 Manager / Senior Principal Officer | $124,650 | +$15,893 | -$30,676 | $93,974 | |
| AO 8.1 Director / Executive Specialist | $141,200 | +$18,003 | -$36,406 | $104,794 |
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Queensland Administrative Officer (AO) Structure
The Queensland Public Service operates on the Administrative Stream classification framework (AO1 through AO8). Roles span project delivery, policy analysis, administrative support, and departmental leadership across Queensland Health, Department of Education, Transport and Main Roads, and Queensland Police Service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Official Australian tax, superannuation, and take-home pay guidance grounded in current ATO rulings.
What is the Queensland Public Service AO6 salary in 2025–2026?
Under the Queensland State Government Entities Certified Agreement (Core EB11), an Administrative Officer Level 6 (AO6) earns a base salary of approximately $109,820 per year. Estimated net take-home pay is ~$83,850/year ($3,225/fortnight), plus up to 12.75% employer superannuation contributions under QSuper.
How does QSuper employer contribution work for Queensland public servants?
Queensland Government employees receive an employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% if they make a standard 5% employee contribution (or 9.5% if they opt out of employee contributions).