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WA Public School Teacher Salary Scales

Official Level 1 Graduate, Senior Teacher Level 2, and Exemplary Level 3 pay rates under the WA School Education Act Agreement.

WA Public School Teacher Pay Scale

Based on official WA School Education Act Teachers General Agreement (2025–2026 Rates)

Classification Band Base Salary (AUD) Super (12.0%) Estimated Tax & Medicare Net Take-Home Pay Actions
Step 1.1 (Graduate) Graduate Classroom Teacher $79,800 +$9,576 -$16,324 $63,476
Step 1.5 Experienced Teacher Step 5 $92,400 +$11,088 -$20,356 $72,044
Senior Teacher (Level 2.1) Senior Teacher Level 2 $106,800 +$12,816 -$24,964 $81,836
Top Increment Senior Teacher Senior Teacher Level 2.3 $118,400 +$14,208 -$28,676 $89,724
Level 3 Classroom Teacher (Exemplary) Exemplary Classroom Teacher $126,900 +$15,228 -$31,396 $95,504
Deputy Principal / Principal School Administrator / Principal $165,400 +$19,848 -$45,844 $119,556
🇦🇺 2025–2026 Tax Year Stage 3 Cuts Active

Calculate WA Senior Teacher 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
$ 89,724 / year in your pocket
Fortnightly Net $3,451
Weekly Net $1,725
Hourly Net (38h) $45.41
Net Pay (77.7%) Tax & Medicare (22.3%)
Gross Taxable Income $118,400
Total Income Tax (Stage 3) -$26,308
Medicare Levy (2.0%) -$2,368
Superannuation (12%) Paid by employer on top +$14,208
Effective Tax Rate: 24.2%
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 WA Public School Senior Teacher salary in 2025–2026?

Under the WA School Education Act General Agreement, a Senior Teacher Level 2.3 earns a base salary of $118,400 per year. After Stage 3 tax and Medicare levy, estimated net take-home pay is ~$89,800/year ($3,454/fortnight).