PayCheckR / Enterprise agreements / AE528501
This page lists the pay rates in the nbn co enterprise agreement (AE528501). 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.
nbn co professional employees — engineers, data analysts, lab technicians. 3 bands. Separate from main nbn EA. Rates shown are band entry minimums.
Rates last updated 22 May 2026.
Some of the roles this agreement may cover at the nbn co. You can open any role to see its indicative rates.
Full-time pay runs from $1,206.50 per week ($32.17 per hour) at the entry level up to $2,048.90 per week at the top, across 3 classifications. A few examples:
| Classification | Weekly (full-time) | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Band 1: Trainee/Graduatenbn professional trainee. Working towards qualifications. | $1,206.50 | $32.17 |
| Professional Band 2: Engineer/Analystnbn lab technician, data analyst, graduate engineer. | $1,502.58 | $40.07 |
| Professional Band 3: Senior Engineernbn senior engineer, test engineer. Most senior professional band. | $2,048.90 | $54.64 |
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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.