Teacher Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 30/09/2026

Teachers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $111,537 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $99,898 and $132,900. That sits 19% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 30 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 48th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +4 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$99,898 – $132,900

Median: $111,537

Aug $115k

Sep $111k

↓ Trending down

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

Mid level

$100,000 – $136,700

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 30 job listings for this role and city, 93.3% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 36.7% stated a salary directly. The remaining 63.3% 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% $99,898 Median $111,537 $132,900 Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

The median fell $3,463 to $111,000 with listings up from 26 to 30. Sydney leads at $114,000, with Brisbane and Adelaide both at $100,000, so Melbourne sits second. The 30% spread running $99,000 to $132,000 is narrow, which is what classification-based teaching pay produces. At 37% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported. Early childhood educators in Melbourne earn $73,000, putting the teaching qualification at a $38,000 premium.

Take Home Pay (based on median $111,537)

Weekly (net)

~$1,588

Monthly (net)

~$6,882

Annual (net)

~$82,590

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $124,363

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?

The $99,000 floor assumes a teaching degree and VIT registration, so there is no informal entry. Graduate teacher classifications are set by the Victorian schools agreement rather than negotiated. Subject specialisation in mathematics, science and special education is what attracts incentives at the entry end.

Is $111,537 a good salary in Melbourne?

Yes. At $111,000 a teacher earns 18.9% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,000, with take-home near $1,588 a week against high living costs. Sydney pays $3,000 more at considerably higher housing costs, so Melbourne holds up well on take-home. Within education it sits $38,000 above early childhood educator work.

How much does a Senior Teacher make in Melbourne?

The ceiling is $132,000, reached through leading teacher, learning specialist or assistant principal classifications rather than years alone. Movement is through the classification structure, so formal progression rather than negotiation determines pay. Principal roles sit above this range but appear rarely in advertised listings.

Other roles in Melbourne

Teacher salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page)	$111,537	0%
Sydney	$114,019	~same
Brisbane	$100,032	-10%
Adelaide	$100,000	-10%

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