Rates of Pay

The rates of pay within the NSW Government vary according to the level of responsibility associated with the role and the type of agency for which the person is employed. Police, fire brigade officers and teachers, for example, have their own Awards and are therefore classified separately to an administrative role in a Department.

Rates of pay and salaries are available through the Legislation and Awards page

You can also find more information on Public Service rates of pay through circulars :

• Circular 2008-36 Crown Employees (Public Sector Salaries - 2008) Award - Settlement of claim with the Public Service Association
• C2009-09 Crown Employees Wages Staff (Rates of Pay) Award 2008

Incremental progression through classifications (i.e. increases in pay) is in accordance with the relevant award.

Public Servants may also choose to salary sacrifice to superannuation or salary sacrifice to a range of other benefits. You can find more information through the following Circulars:

• C2003-51 Non SES Salary Packaging and Motor Vehicles
• C2006-08 Salary Packaging - Removal of 50% Limit
• C2003-12 Salary Packaging Amendment - Annual Public Transport Tickets

Use HR eXpert to find out more about Salary Packaging for motor vehicles, laptops and superannuation.