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)

AU$68k – $78k
NZNZD $55k – $65k

Experienced (Band 3)

AU$85k – $100k
NZNZD $70k – $83k

Leading Teacher

AU$100k – $115k
NZNZD $83k – $95k

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

NSW Department of EducationCatholic EducationIndependent SchoolsVictorian DET

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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