Nationally, the median is $87,000 — Western Australia sits $1,000 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Primary School Teacher salary of $88,000 — after $17,188 income tax and $1,760 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Education Western Australia★ 3.8 | $117,461 | $113,157 – $121,765 |
| Department of Education & Training of Western Australia★ 3.5 | $98,182 | $93,804 – $102,561 |
| The Walter Woodbury Bar★ 4.0 | $87,849 | $83,692 – $92,006 |
| OneSchool Global★ 4.3 | $85,649 | $82,151 – $89,147 |
| Law Firm of Hehl & Hehl |
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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.
| $79,946 |
| $76,058 – $83,833 |
| St Hilda's School★ 3.7 | $74,255 | $70,894 – $77,616 |