Teacher Salary in Brisbane (2026)

Last updated 30/09/2026

Teachers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $100,032 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $100,000 and $115,000. That sits 11% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 61 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 18% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↓ -33 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$100,000 – $115,000

Median: $100,032

Aug $100k

Sep $100k

→ Stable

Based on 2-month data, short-term movement only.

Mid level

$99,722 – $115,000

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 61 job listings for this role and city, 38.5% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 76.9% stated a salary directly. The remaining 23.1% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10% $100,000 Median $100,032 $115,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

This page looks different from the rest of the Brisbane data for a reason. At 77% salary disclosure and only 39% Seek share, most of these listings come from government job boards where classified pay scales are published outright. The result is an unusually precise picture: the 10th percentile and the median are both $100,000, with a 15% spread, because teachers are paid on a fixed scale rather than negotiated rates. Listings fell 35% from 94 to 61 while the median held exactly steady.

Take Home Pay (based on median $100,032)

Weekly (net)

~$1,443

Monthly (net)

~$6,255

Annual (net)

~$75,054

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $111,535

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 Brisbane?

The $100,000 floor is also the median, so there is effectively no entry discount in this data. A teaching degree and Queensland College of Teachers registration are prerequisites. Movement happens through classification steps rather than negotiation, which is why the band is so tight.

Is $100,032 a good salary in Brisbane?

Yes. At $100,000 a teacher earns 11.1% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,443 a week and moderate living costs. Sydney pays $14,000 more and Melbourne $11,000 more, though both come with materially higher housing costs. The strong disclosure rate makes this one of the few figures in the report you can rely on without caveat.

How much does a Senior Teacher make in Brisbane?

The ceiling is $115,000, reached through head of department, master teacher or deputy principal classifications rather than years alone. Progression runs through the classification structure, so formal steps rather than negotiation determine pay. Early childhood teaching in the same city pays $103,000, so the two tracks sit close together.

Other roles in Brisbane

Teacher salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page)	$100,032	0%
Sydney	$114,019	+14%
Melbourne	$111,537	+12%
Adelaide	$100,000	~same

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