Nationally, the median is $87,000 — Queensland sits $883 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Primary School Teacher salary of $86,117 — after $16,623 income tax and $1,722 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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mosman Church of England Prep School★ 5.0 | $100,213 | $95,957 – $104,469 |
| Office National Capalaba | $99,777 | $95,930 – $103,624 |
| Australian International Islamic College★ 3.6 | $86,343 | $83,427 – $89,259 |
| Queensland Department of Education★ 3.8 | $83,000 | $76,000 – $95,000 |
| Queensland Government★ 3.9 |
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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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.
| $78,168 |
| $75,210 – $81,125 |
| Petit Early Learning Journey★ 3.0 | $45,250 | $43,215 – $47,305 |