PayCheckR / Modern awards / MA000155
These are the current minimum pay rates under the Victorian Government Schools Award 2016 (MA000155), as published by the Fair Work Commission. They set the least an employer can pay someone the award covers. A contract or agreement can pay more, but not less.
Rates last updated 27 April 2026.
Some of the roles this award may cover at the Victorian Government Schools Award 2016. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.
Full-time pay runs from $1,109.90 per week ($29.21 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,051.13 per week at the top, across 21 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Leading Teacher 1Leading Teacher 1 (Schedule A) - promotion-level teacher salary. Annual-salaried; casual relief provisions per cl 16. No overtime or penalty rates apply. | $1,872.62 | $49.28 |
| Leading Teacher 2Leading Teacher 2 (Schedule A) - promotion-level teacher salary. Annual-salaried; casual relief provisions per cl 16. No overtime or penalty rates apply. | $1,974.65 | $51.96 |
| Level 1Education Support class Level 1 (Schedule A; dimensions of work in Schedule B). Ordinary hours Monday-Friday 8am-6pm unless otherwise agreed (cl 13.2). Casual: classification ho... | $1,109.90 | $29.21 |
The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.
The exact penalty multipliers and allowance amounts are applied when you check your pay.
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Check my payRates are sourced from Fair Work Commission data and shown as a guide. They can change, and your circumstances may differ. Verify against your payslip and the official instrument before acting. For advice, contact the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94 or a registered employment lawyer.