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)
Experienced (Band 3)
Leading Teacher
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
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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.