South Australian Public School Teachers Pay Scales (2025–2026)

Based on official South Australian School and Preschool Education Staff Enterprise Agreement (2025–2026 Rates)

Classification Band Base Salary (AUD) Super (12.0%) Estimated Tax & Medicare Net Take-Home Pay Actions
Step 1 (Graduate) Graduate Classroom Teacher $78,900 +$9,468 -$16,036 $62,864
Step 5 Step 5 Intermediate Teacher $91,400 +$10,968 -$20,036 $71,364
Step 9 (Top Step) Top Step Classroom Teacher $108,900 +$13,068 -$25,636 $83,264
HALT / Lead Teacher Highly Accomplished / Lead Teacher $121,500 +$14,580 -$29,668 $91,832
Leader Band B1 Assistant Principal / School Leader $142,300 +$17,076 -$36,835 $105,465
SA Teachers Salary Scales
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SA Department for Education teacher step progression.

1. South Australian Teaching Pay Scales

Educators operate under the South Australian School and Preschool 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 SA?

A graduate teacher (Step 1) starts on approximately $78,900 per year, progressing to $108,900 at Step 9.

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