Victorian Teacher Pay Calculator 2026
Pick your subdivision to see your new salary under the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2026, every scheduled rise to 2029, and an estimate of your back pay.
Last updated: · Rates from Schedule 1 of the agreement
Calculate your new pay
Used for the back pay estimate only.
Your salary at each pay rise
Figures assume you stay on the same subdivision. Annual progression to the next subdivision adds to these amounts. Fortnightly pay is annual salary divided by 26. Back pay is an estimate based on calendar days and is shown before tax.
Victorian teacher pay scale 2026 to 2029
Annual full-time salaries for teachers in Victorian government schools. Each rate applies from the first pay period on or after the date shown.
| Subdivision | Before (1 Jul 2025) |
10 Aug 2026 | 1 Oct 2026 | 1 Nov 2027 | 1 Nov 2028 | 1 Nov 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classroom teacher, Range 1 | ||||||
| 1-1 (graduate) | $79,589 | $84,631 | $92,882 | $96,598 | $100,462 | $105,384 |
| 1-2 | $81,676 | $86,848 | $95,316 | $99,128 | $103,094 | $108,145 |
| 1-3 | $84,690 | $89,454 | $98,175 | $102,102 | $106,186 | $111,390 |
| 1-4 | $87,814 | $92,137 | $101,121 | $105,165 | $109,372 | $114,731 |
| 1-5 | $91,056 | $94,901 | $104,154 | $108,320 | $112,653 | $118,173 |
| Classroom teacher, Range 2 | ||||||
| 2-1 | $94,415 | $97,274 | $106,758 | $111,028 | $115,469 | $121,127 |
| 2-2 | $97,899 | $100,863 | $110,697 | $115,125 | $119,730 | $125,597 |
| 2-3 | $101,512 | $104,585 | $114,782 | $119,373 | $124,148 | $130,232 |
| 2-4 | $105,258 | $108,444 | $119,018 | $123,778 | $128,729 | $135,037 |
| 2-5 | $109,142 | $112,446 | $123,409 | $128,346 | $133,480 | $140,020 |
| 2-6 (top) | $118,063 | $121,600 | $133,456 | $138,794 | $144,346 | $151,419 |
| Leading teacher / learning specialist, Range 3 | ||||||
| 3-1 | $123,966 | $127,690 | $140,140 | $145,745 | $151,575 | $159,002 |
| 3-2 | $129,544 | $133,430 | $146,439 | $152,297 | $158,389 | $166,150 |
When each pay rise applies
Staff approved the agreement in a ballot in September 2026, with 93.1% voting yes. The Fair Work Commission approved it on 16 October 2026 and it began operating on 23 October 2026. Its nominal expiry date is 10 August 2030.
| From the first pay period on or after | Rise for classroom teachers |
|---|---|
| 10 August 2026 | 3% to 6.33% (largest at graduate level) |
| 1 October 2026 | 9.75% |
| 1 November 2027 | 4% |
| 1 November 2028 | 4% |
| 1 November 2029 | 4.9% |
On top of the salary rises, full-time employees covered by the agreement when it started receive a $2,000 lump sum, paid pro rata to part-time staff.
Check your payslip. This calculator is a guide. Your actual pay depends on your pay period dates, allowances, leave and salary packaging. The Department of Education payroll and the registered agreement are the authority.
Common questions
When do Victorian teachers get the pay rise?
The first two rises are backdated. They apply from the first pay period on or after 10 August 2026 and 1 October 2026. Further rises follow from the first pay period on or after 1 November in 2027, 2028 and 2029.
How much is the Victorian teacher pay rise?
Across the agreement, a graduate at subdivision 1-1 goes from $79,589 to $105,384, a rise of about 32.4%. The top classroom subdivision, 2-6, goes from $118,063 to $151,419, a rise of about 28.3%.
What is the graduate teacher salary in Victoria?
A graduate teacher starts at classroom teacher subdivision 1-1, which pays $92,882 a year full-time from 1 October 2026. Before the new agreement it paid $79,589.
What is the top of the Victorian teacher pay scale?
The top classroom teacher subdivision is 2-6, which pays $133,456 from 1 October 2026 and $151,419 from November 2029. Leading teachers and learning specialists at 3-2 earn $146,439 from 1 October 2026.
Is there a lump sum payment?
Yes. Full-time employees covered by the agreement when it starts receive a $2,000 lump sum. Part-time staff receive a pro rata amount, so a 0.6 employee receives $1,200. It is taxed as ordinary income.
Does this pay scale apply to Catholic and independent schools?
No. These rates are for Victorian government schools. Catholic and independent schools have their own agreements, so check the agreement that covers your school.