PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE523897
This page lists the pay rates in the Department of Home Affairs enterprise agreement (AE523897). 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.
Department of Home Affairs. Operates Australian Border Force, immigration, citizenship, and national security functions. Dual classification structure (APS Level / Border Force role).
Rates last updated 17 September 2026.
Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the Department of Home Affairs. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.
Full-time pay runs from $1,105.71 per week ($29.88 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,709.48 per week at the top, across 8 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| APS Level 1 / Assistant Border Force OfficerEntry-level APS clerical or junior Border Force support officer. Range floor (min). | $1,105.71 | $29.88 |
| APS Level 2 / Assistant Border Force OfficerAssistant Border Force Officer or APS 2 administrative role. Range floor (min). | $1,207.21 | $32.63 |
| APS Level 3 / Border Force OfficerBorder Force Officer - entry-level uniformed officer at airports, seaports, immigration detention. Range floor (min). | $1,355.33 | $36.63 |
The rate for every classification, plus casual rates, is in the pay checker below.
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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.