ACT Education Directorate Teachers Pay Scales (2025–2026)

Based on official ACT Public Sector Education Directorate (Teaching Staff) Enterprise Agreement (2025–2026 Rates)

Classification Band Base Salary (AUD) Super (12.0%) Estimated Tax & Medicare Net Take-Home Pay Actions
New Educator 1 (Graduate) First Year Classroom Teacher $84,500 +$10,140 -$17,828 $66,672
Experienced Teacher 1 Proficient Teacher Stage $96,200 +$11,544 -$21,572 $74,628
Experienced Teacher 4 Top Scale Classroom Teacher $114,800 +$13,776 -$27,524 $87,276
School Leader C Executive Teacher / Department Head $134,200 +$16,104 -$33,732 $100,468
School Leader A (Principal) ACT College / High School Principal $195,400 +$23,448 -$57,976 $137,424
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ACT Education Directorate teacher salary bands.

1. ACT Public School Teaching Scales

Teachers operate under the ACT Public Sector Education Directorate Enterprise Agreement.

2. Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Official Australian tax, superannuation, and take-home pay guidance grounded in current ATO rulings.

What is the graduate teacher salary in the ACT?

New Educator 1 (Graduate) teachers start on approximately $84,500 per year plus 12% super.

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