Victorian Public Service (VPS) Salary Scales (2025–2026)
Official Victorian Public Service VPS Grade 1 through VPS 6 pay rates, value step increments, superannuation, and take-home pay under the VPS Enterprise Agreement.
1. Official VPS Classification Pay Scales (VPS 1 to VPS 6)
Statutory annual base salary, 12% employer superannuation, estimated PAYG tax withholding, and net take-home pay.
| VPS Classification Grade | Base Annual Salary | Employer Super (12%) | Estimated Annual Tax | Net Take-Home Pay | Net / Fortnight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPS Grade 1 (Year 1) Operational and administrative support. | $59,800 | $7,176 | $6,800 | $53,000 | $2,038 |
| VPS Grade 2 (Year 1) Customer service, processing, and junior project officer. | $68,400 | $8,208 | $9,500 | $58,900 | $2,265 |
| VPS Grade 3 (Year 1) Policy officer, technical assistant, project coordinator. | $79,200 | $9,504 | $12,800 | $66,400 | $2,554 |
| VPS Grade 4 (Year 1) Senior policy officer, project manager, specialist analyst. | $94,500 | $11,340 | $17,500 | $77,000 | $2,962 |
| VPS Grade 5 (Year 1) Principal policy officer, unit manager, team lead. | $112,800 | $13,536 | $22,900 | $89,900 | $3,458 |
| VPS Grade 6 (Year 1) Manager, executive policy adviser, senior program lead. | $138,500 | $16,620 | $31,200 | $107,300 | $4,127 |
| Executive Officer (EO3) Director, departmental division executive. | $185,000 | $22,200 | $50,500 | $134,500 | $5,173 |
2. Architecture of Victorian Public Sector Compensation
Employment in the Victorian Public Service (VPS) is governed by the Public Administration Act 2004 (Vic) and the certified Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement. The framework organizes departmental staff into 6 distinct classification grades (VPS 1 through VPS 6) with structured value step progression.
3. Progression Steps & PDP Performance Cycle
Under the VPS EA, employees who achieve satisfactory ratings in their annual Performance Development Plan (PDP) advance by one progression step within their grade each August.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Official Australian tax, superannuation, and take-home pay guidance grounded in current ATO rulings.
What are the Victorian Public Service (VPS) salary grades for 2025–2026?
VPS base salaries range from $59,800 (VPS 1) to $138,500+ (VPS 6), governed by the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement (VPS EA).
How much superannuation do Victorian public servants receive?
VPS employees receive the statutory 12.0% Superannuation Guarantee (or legacy Emergency Services / State Super schemes).
How do progression steps work under the VPS EA?
Employees advance by one value step within their classification grade on 1 August each year based on meeting annual performance development plan (PDP) goals.
What are the Executive Officer (EO) salary bands in Victoria?
Victorian Executive Officers (EO-1, EO-2, EO-3) earn total remuneration packages ranging from $185,000 to over $400,000 per year.
Can VPS employees salary package or novate lease vehicles?
Yes. VPS employees can salary package additional superannuation and 100% FBT-exempt electric vehicles through novated leasing.
What higher duties allowances apply in the VPS?
Employees acting in higher-graded positions for 5 or more consecutive days receive Higher Duties Allowance equal to the minimum step of the higher band.
How do flexible working arrangements work in the Victorian Government?
The VPS EA guarantees modern flexible work arrangements, including standard 38.0-hour hybrid work models and accrued time-off schemes.
How do Stage 3 tax cuts improve VPS take-home pay?
Stage 3 tax cuts provide $1,400 to $3,800 in extra annual take-home cash for VPS 3 through VPS 6 officers.