⚖️ Fair Work Modern Award (MA000077)

Teachers Modern Award Pay Rates (2025–2026)

Official minimum annual salary rates under the Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2020 for independent schools, private tutoring, and early childhood centers.

Educational Services (Teachers) Award Pay Scale

Based on official Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2020 (2025–2026 Rates)

Classification Band Base Salary (AUD) Super (12.0%) Estimated Tax & Medicare Net Take-Home Pay Actions
Level 1 (Graduate) Modern Award Graduate Minimum $69,800 +$8,376 -$13,124 $56,676
Level 2 (Proficient Entry) Award Proficient Step 1 $76,400 +$9,168 -$15,236 $61,164
Level 3 Experienced Classroom Teacher $84,200 +$10,104 -$17,732 $66,468
Level 4 Award Experienced Step 4 $92,500 +$11,100 -$20,388 $72,112
Level 5 (Top Award Scale) Maximum Standard Modern Award Rate $99,800 +$11,976 -$22,724 $77,076
🇦🇺 2025–2026 Tax Year Stage 3 Cuts Active

Calculate Teachers Award Level 5 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
$ 77,076 / year in your pocket
Fortnightly Net $2,964
Weekly Net $1,482
Hourly Net (38h) $39.01
Net Pay (77.7%) Tax & Medicare (22.3%)
Gross Taxable Income $99,800
Total Income Tax (Stage 3) -$20,728
Medicare Levy (2.0%) -$1,996
Superannuation (12%) Paid by employer on top +$11,976
Effective Tax Rate: 22.8%
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 Educational Services (Teachers) Award [MA000077] Level 5 salary in 2025–2026?

Under the modern Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2020 (MA000077), a Level 5 experienced teacher earns a minimum annual salary of $99,800. Net take-home pay is ~$76,900/year ($2,957/fortnight) plus 12% employer superannuation.