Education

Secondary School Teacher Salary in Australia

Secondary School Teachers educate students in Years 7–12, typically specialising in one or two subject areas. STEM teacher shortages have led to improved salaries and incentives on Seek, particularly for Maths and Science teachers in regional areas.

AU Typical Range

$72k$108k

AU Median

$86k

NZ Typical Range

NZD $60k$93k

Salary by experience level

Graduate (Band 1)

AU$72k – $82k
NZNZD $60k – $70k

Experienced (Band 3)

AU$88k – $103k
NZNZD $75k – $86k

Leading Teacher

AU$103k – $118k
NZNZD $86k – $97k

Estimated take-home pay (AU median)

Based on $86k gross, ATO 2024–25 individual tax rates, 2% Medicare levy. No salary packaging, no HECS.

Annual

$65,863

Monthly

$5,489

Fortnightly

$2,533

Common employers on Seek

NSW DoEQLD DoEScotch CollegeGeelong GrammarXavier College

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average Secondary School Teacher salary in Australia?

The average Secondary School Teacher salary in Australia is around $86k per year, with a typical Seek range of $72k – $108k. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer size.

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What does a Secondary School Teacher take home after tax in Australia?

At the median salary of $86k, take-home pay is approximately $65,863 per year ($5,489 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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