Classroom Teachers are paid according to their years of experience in the teaching profession. A graduate commences at the CT1 level and progresses one increment each year until they reach CT9.
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)
CT1 | $84,191 |
CT2 | $88,414 |
CT3 | $92,638 |
CT4 | $96,860 |
CT5 | $101,083 |
CT6 | $108,073 |
CT7 | $112,297 |
CT8 | $116,519 |
CT9 | $120,742 |
Last update: 11 October 2023
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Senior Teacher salary (per annum)
ST1 | $133,553 |
ST2 | $138,843 |
ST3 | $147,568 |
ST4 | $151,745 |
ST5 | $162,235 |
ST6 | $167,361 |
ST7 | $173,291 |
ST8 | $181,006 |
Last update: 01 November 2023
Ongoing (Permanent) Principal Salary (per annum)
Principal Level 1 | $135,192 - $137,897 |
Principal Level 2 | $138,843 - $143,008 |
Principal Level 3 | $147,568 - $154,947 |
Principal Level 4 | $160,453 - $165,266 |
Principal Level 5 | $170,911 - $176,038 |
Principal Level 6 | $181,354 - $186,795 |
Principal Level 7 | $191,319 - $197,058 |
Last update: 01 November 2023
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
Assistant Teacher salary (per annum)
Level 1 | $56,455 |
Level 2 | $61,486 |
Level 3 | $63,860 |
Level 4 | $72,831 |
Level 5 | $78,511 |
Last update: 01 November 2023
Relief Teacher salary (per hour)
Level | Hourly Rate | |
Tier 1 | $67.25 | |
Tier 2 | $70.62 | |
Tier 3 | $73.99 |
Last update: 01 November 2023