Teacher Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Teachers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $109,883 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $88,649 and $121,164. That sits 20% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $91,520. Figures are based on 35 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 56th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne
💰 Teacher · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$88,649 – $121,164
Median: $109,883
Mid level $88,649 – $121,164
Overall $88k–$121k Mid $88k–$121k $85k $93k $101k $109k $117k $124k
Moderate confidence 35 listings · 01/06/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10%  $88,649 Median  $109,883 $121,164  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Teachers in Melbourne earned $109,883 at the median in May, with 35 listings and no prior month comparison available. At 20.1% above Melbourne's all-roles median, Teaching earns a strong professional premium in the city. The 30% spread ($88,649-$121,164) reflects the range from early-career teachers near the base of the Victorian teaching pay scale to experienced teachers at the top of the classroom teacher band or on leading teacher classifications. The stable and well-understood enterprise agreement structure means the pay band is genuinely predictable across employers.

Take Home Pay (based on median $109,883)

Weekly (net)
~$1,567
Monthly (net)
~$6,792
Annual (net)
~$81,506
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $122,519

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Teacher in Melbourne?
Teachers starting in Melbourne earn around $88,649 at the p10. Victoria's Department of Education enterprise agreement sets the graduate teacher salary band, and most independent and Catholic schools use the Victorian agreement as a benchmark. Reaching the $109,883 median typically takes seven to ten years on the standard incremental scale, with specific allowances for hard-to-staff areas.
Is $109,883 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes. At $109,883, a Melbourne Teacher earns 20.1% above the city's all-roles median. Melbourne has high living costs, and while $109,883 is a genuinely competitive income, the school holidays and structured working conditions are a significant part of the role's total value proposition that the salary alone does not capture.
How much does a Senior Teacher make in Melbourne?
Experienced Teachers in Melbourne reach $121,164 at the p90. This ceiling reflects experienced teachers at the top of the classroom teacher or leading teacher classification in the Victorian system. Moving into a leading teacher (specialist) or Learning Specialist role provides a salary uplift above the standard scale, while assistant principal and principal roles add management allowances that push effective remuneration to $140,000-$180,000.

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City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $109,883 —
Brisbane $110,000 ~same

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