New South Wales
NSW public service clerk salaries 2026: Grades 1–12
From the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026, NSW public service clerks earn $78,000 (Grade 1, first year) to $178,369 (Grade 12, thereafter). A Grade 3/4 clerk earns $87,199 to $95,482, a Grade 5/6 $102,936 to $113,579 and a Grade 9/10 $133,348 to $146,945. These rates include the 3% rise from 1 July 2026, the last increase set by the Crown Employees (Public Sector – Salaries 2024) Award.
Last verified against the source documents listed below. By the FairWork Mate Editorial Team. General information, not advice about your individual pay.
Which agreement sets these rates
Crown Employees (Public Sector – Salaries 2024) Award (NSW Industrial Relations Commission).
NSW public sector employees under the awards and agreements listed in Schedule A of the award, including Crown clerical classifications. This is a NSW state award, not a Fair Work Commission instrument.
Approved 19 November 2024.
Current pay rates
Clerks, Grades 1–12 (Crown award classifications)
| Classification | Pay point | From 1 July 2026 (current)per year |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 1st year of service | $78,000 |
| Thereafter | $80,292 | |
| Grade 2 | 1st year of service | $82,533 |
| Thereafter | $84,799 | |
| Grade 3 | 1st year of service | $87,199 |
| Thereafter | $89,829 | |
| Grade 4 | 1st year of service | $92,632 |
| Thereafter | $95,482 | |
| Grade 5 | 1st year of service | $102,936 |
| Thereafter | $106,182 | |
| Grade 6 | 1st year of service | $110,345 |
| Thereafter | $113,579 | |
| Grade 7 | 1st year of service | $116,981 |
| Thereafter | $120,478 | |
| Grade 8 | 1st year of service | $125,500 |
| Thereafter | $129,492 | |
| Grade 9 | 1st year of service | $133,348 |
| Thereafter | $137,098 | |
| Grade 10 | 1st year of service | $142,695 |
| Thereafter | $146,945 | |
| Grade 11 | 1st year of service | $154,231 |
| Thereafter | $160,771 | |
| Grade 12 | 1st year of service | $170,841 |
| Thereafter | $178,369 |
- Salary only. NSW Health also publishes a package figure that adds 12% superannuation and the 1.35% leave loading (Grade 1, 1st year: $88,413).
- The General Scale (below Grade 1) and other Crown classifications are in the award's salary tables; this page covers the Clerks Grades 1–12 rates published by NSW Health.
Pay rises and the next increase
| From | Rise | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First full pay period on or after 1 July 2024 | 4% | Paid |
| First full pay period on or after 1 July 2025 | 3% | Paid |
| First full pay period on or after 1 July 2026 | 3% | In force now |
Next increase: The 2024 salaries award sets no increase after 1 July 2026. A further rise needs a new award or agreement.
How to find your pay point
- Your grade is on your payslip and in your role description. Most grades have a first-year rate and a "thereafter" rate.
- Some classifications have their own increases under separate arrangements (listed in Premier's Department Circular C2024-07).
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Common questions
How much does a NSW Clerk Grade 5/6 earn?
$102,936 (Grade 5, first year) to $113,579 (Grade 6, thereafter) from 1 July 2026.
How much does a NSW Clerk Grade 9/10 earn?
$133,348 to $146,945 from 1 July 2026.
When is the next NSW public service pay rise?
The Crown Employees (Public Sector – Salaries 2024) Award set rises of 4% (2024), 3% (2025) and 3% (2026). It sets none after 1 July 2026, so the next rise depends on a new award or agreement.
Sources
- NSW Health — Rates of pay for Ministry of Health staff (Crown award clerk rates from 1 July 2026; current as at 14 July 2026) ↗
- Premier's Department Circular C2024-07 — Crown Employees (Public Sector – Salaries 2024) Award ↗
Figures transcribed from these documents and checked 8 October 2026. If your payslip differs, check your classification and pay point with your employer's payroll or HR team first.
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