🏛️ SA Public Sector (ASO Agreement)
South Australia Public Sector Salary Scales
Official Administrative Services Officer (ASO 1 to ASO 8) pay scales under the SA Public Sector Salaried Enterprise Agreement.
South Australian ASO Pay Scales
Based on official South Australian Public Sector Enterprise Agreement (2025–2026 Rates)
| Classification Band | Base Salary (AUD) | Super (12.0%) | Estimated Tax & Medicare | Net Take-Home Pay | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASO 1.1 Administrative Services Officer 1 | $51,200 | +$6,144 | -$6,940 | $44,260 | |
| ASO 2.1 Administrative Services Officer 2 | $62,450 | +$7,494 | -$10,709 | $51,741 | |
| ASO 3.1 Project Support Officer | $73,800 | +$8,856 | -$14,404 | $59,396 | |
| ASO 4.1 Policy & Operations Analyst | $84,900 | +$10,188 | -$17,956 | $66,944 | |
| ASO 5.1 Senior Project Officer | $94,800 | +$11,376 | -$21,124 | $73,676 | |
| ASO 6.1 Principal Policy Lead | $104,500 | +$12,540 | -$24,228 | $80,272 | |
| ASO 7.1 Manager / Section Head | $121,400 | +$14,568 | -$29,636 | $91,764 | |
| ASO 8.1 Executive Director Specialist | $139,800 | +$16,776 | -$35,860 | $103,940 |
🇦🇺 2025–2026 Tax Year Stage 3 Cuts Active
Calculate SA ASO 6 Take-Home Pay
Stage 3 Tax Cuts, 12% Superannuation Guarantee, and ATO Withholding Engine
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Advanced Adjustments (Salary Sacrifice & Hours)
Net Take-Home Pay
$ 80,272 / year in your pocket
Fortnightly Net $3,087
Weekly Net $1,544
Hourly Net (38h) $40.62
Gross Taxable Income $104,500
Total Income Tax (Stage 3) -$22,138
Medicare Levy (2.0%) -$2,090
Superannuation (12%) Paid by employer on top +$12,540
Effective Tax Rate: 23.2%
Marginal Tax Rate: 30%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Official Australian tax, superannuation, and take-home pay guidance grounded in current ATO rulings.
What is the South Australian ASO 6 salary in 2025–2026?
Under the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement, an Administrative Services Officer Level 6 (ASO 6) earns a base salary of $104,500 per year. Estimated net take-home pay is ~$80,500/year ($3,096/fortnight).