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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

 

 

Considering teaching in a remote school? Use our interactive incentive and benefits calculator to calculate how much you may be entitled to when you teach in a remote school in the Northern Territory, based on your personal circumstances and location.

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)

LevelHourly Rate 
Tier 1$65.28 
Tier 2$68.56 
Tier 3$71.83 

Last update: 01 November 2023