Classroom Teachers are paid according to their years of experience in the teaching profession as set out in the Northern Territory Public Sector Educators’ 2024 – 2027 Enterprise Agreement. A graduate commences at the CT1 level and progresses one increment each
Accelerated pay increases for beginning teachers
The Northern Territory’s Rapid Incremental Progression of Salary scheme allows beginning teachers to apply to progress through the standard teacher salary increment levels faster.
Under the scheme a beginning teacher has the opportunity to move to the CT4 level at the start of their third year of teaching when they meet the eligibility criteria which includes completing additional professional development.
Classroom Teacher salary (per annum)
| Authorised person | $87,811 |
| CT1 | $92,215 |
| CT2 | $96,622 |
| CT3 | $101,025 |
| CT4 | $105,429 |
| CT5 | $112,720 |
| CT6 | $117,126 |
| CT7 | $121,529 |
| CT8 | $125,934 |
| CT9 | $131,349 |
Last update: 11 October 2024
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Senior Teacher salary (per annum)
| ST1 | $139,296 |
| ST2 | $144,813 |
| ST3 | $153,913 |
| ST4 | $158,270 |
| ST5 | $169,211 |
| ST6 | $174,558 |
| ST7 | $180,743 |
| ST8 | $188,789 |
Last update: 11 October 2024
Ongoing (Permanent) Principal salary (per annum)
| Principal Level 1 | $141,005 - $143,827 |
| Principal Level 2 | $144,813 - $149,157 |
| Principal Level 3 | $153,913 - $161,610 |
| Principal Level 4 | $167,352 - $172,372 |
| Principal Level 5 | $178,260 - $183,608 |
| Principal Level 6 | $189,152 - $194,827 |
| Principal Level 7 | $199,546 - $205,531 |
Last update: 11 October 2024
Executive Contract Principal Remuneration package (per annum)
| Principal Level 4 | $196,247 - $200,172 |
| Principal Level 5 | $201,772 - $206,646 |
| Principal Level 6 | $207,977 - $219,840 |
| Principal Level 7 | $220,350 - $231,831 |
Last update: 01 November 2023
Aboriginal Team Teacher salary (per annum)
| AT1 | $58,883 |
| AT2 | $64,130 |
| AT3 | $68,692 |
| AT4 | $75,963 |
| AT5 | $81,887 |
| AT6 (Paraprofessional) | $84,511 |
| AT7 (Paraprofessional) | $87,134 |
Last update: 11 October 2024
Relief Teacher salary (per hour)
| Tier | Half Day | Full Day |
| Tier 1 - Less than 12 months experience | $220.96 | $441.93 |
| Tier 2 - More than 12 months and less than six years experience | $231.52 | $463.04 |
| Tier 3 - More than six years experience | $242.07 | $484.15 |
Last update: 11 October 2024
