Primary School Teacher salary in Australia
Updated 21 July 2026
Take-home on the median Primary School Teacher salary of $87,000 — after $16,888 income tax and $1,740 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Primary School Teacher roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| G8 Education★ 2.6 | $90,049 | $85,985 – $94,113 |
| NSW Department of Education and Communities ★ 3.4 | $90,000 | $68,000 – $105,000 |
| Victoria Department of Education and Training★ 3.5 | $89,000 | $50,000 – $96,000 |
| NSW Department of Education★ 3.7 | $87,000 | $80,000 – $92,000 |
| Queensland Department of Education★ 3.8 | $83,000 | $76,000 – $95,000 |
| Queensland Government★ 3.9 | $77,923 | $74,824 – $81,023 |
| State Government of Victoria★ 3.5 | $69,012 | $65,770 – $72,253 |
| Department of Education★ 3.5 | $68,000 | $67,000 – $73,000 |
| Goodstart Early Learning★ 3.4 | $63,430 | $60,722 – $66,156 |
| Department for Education, South Australia★ 3.5 | $60,093 | $57,320 – $62,866 |
Primary School Teacher pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.