Teacher Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Teachers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $89,550 and $125,000. That sits 5% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 22 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 19th percentile in Melbourne ↓ -13 listings vs last month
💰 Teacher · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$89,550 – $125,000
Median: $100,000
May $109k
Jun $100k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $89,500 – $125,000
Overall $89k–$125k Mid $89k–$125k $86k $95k $103k $111k $120k $128k
⚠ Low confidence 22 listings (-13 vs last month) · 05/07/2026

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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $89,550 Median  $100,000 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Teacher listings in Melbourne fell from 35 to 22 in a month and the median dropped nearly $10k to $100k, a sharp cooling on both pay and volume, likely a seasonal swing in the school hiring cycle. Brisbane now pays more ($110k). The $100k still sits 5% above the city's all-roles median. Based on a small and shrinking sample, treat as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $100,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,443
Monthly (net)
~$6,253
Annual (net)
~$75,033
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $111,500

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?
A teacher starting in Melbourne earns from around $90k (the p10), close to the graduate pay grade set by the education system. Registration, a shortage subject area (maths, science, special education), and independent or Catholic-sector roles are what move someone up the band toward the $125k top.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes. At $100k the median runs 5% above Melbourne's $95k all-roles median and nets roughly $75k after tax, a fair professional wage in a high cost of living city. The caution is timing: this month's pay and hiring both dropped, so read the figure against a cooling, likely seasonal, market.
How much does a Senior Teacher make in Melbourne?
There is no senior band in this data, but the $125k top decile shows where experienced teachers on higher pay grades land. Getting there is about registration progression, leadership or coordination roles (year level, curriculum), and shortage-subject or senior-grade positions rather than years alone.

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City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $100,000 —
Brisbane $110,000 +10%

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