PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE523933
This page lists the pay rates in the CSIRO enterprise agreement (AE523933). The agreement was approved by the Fair Work Commission and sets the minimum pay for the staff it covers. The rates below are the agreement minimums; overtime, penalties and allowances can lift what you actually take home.
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). Australia's national science agency. Uses CSOF (CSIRO Officer Function) classification levels 1-9 instead of APS structure. Rates effective from 20 November 2025.
Rates last updated 17 September 2026.
Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the CSIRO. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.
Full-time pay runs from $1,031.46 per week ($28.07 per hour) at the entry level up to $4,909.10 per week at the top, across 9 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| CSOF Level 1Entry-level CSIRO officer. Trainee or junior support role. | $1,031.46 | $28.07 |
| CSOF Level 2CSIRO officer. Technical assistant or admin support. | $1,174.60 | $31.96 |
| CSOF Level 3CSIRO officer. Technical officer, lab technician, junior research assistant. | $1,462.85 | $39.81 |
The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.
Rates 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.