Education
Primary School Teacher Salary in Australia
Primary School Teachers educate children from Kindergarten to Year 6. Teaching salaries in Australia are set by state EBA agreements. Independent and Catholic schools advertise salary ranges on Seek that often differ from the public-sector base.
AU Typical Range
$68k – $105k
AU Median
$82k
NZ Typical Range
NZD $55k – $90k
Salary by experience level
Graduate (Band 1)
Experienced (Band 3)
Leading Teacher
Estimated take-home pay (AU median)
Based on $82k gross, ATO 2024–25 individual tax rates, 2% Medicare levy. No salary packaging, no HECS.
Annual
$63,243
Monthly
$5,270
Fortnightly
$2,432
Common employers on Seek
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What is the average Primary School Teacher salary in Australia?
The average Primary School Teacher salary in Australia is around $82k per year, with a typical Seek range of $68k – $105k. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer size.
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What does a Primary School Teacher take home after tax in Australia?
At the median salary of $82k, take-home pay is approximately $63,243 per year ($5,270 per month) after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, based on ATO 2024–25 rates. This estimate excludes salary packaging and HECS repayments.