VGSA 2026 Back Pay Calculator: Victorian Teachers

In short

VGSA 2026 back pay runs from the first pay period on or after 10 August 2026, with a second rise from 1 October 2026, plus a $2,000 lump sum (pro rata for part-timers). The Fair Work Commission approved the agreement on 16 October 2026 and it started on 23 October 2026. Pick your subdivision and FTE to see your figure.

How to use the vgsa 2026 back pay calculator

1

Pick your subdivision

Choose the classification on your payslip, such as CT 1-1, CT 2-6 or LT 3-1. The calculator loads your old VGSA 2022 rate and the new VGSA 2026 rates.
2

Set your load

Part-time teachers get back pay and the $2,000 lump sum pro rata, so set your FTE.
3

Choose when you expect the back pay

The Department hasn't published the payroll date, so enter the pay day you expect it. Back pay grows by roughly one fortnight's rise for every fortnight of waiting, so move the date to see the difference.
4

Read your result

You'll see your back pay before tax, your new salary from 1 October 2026 and the rise per fortnight. The Personal Pay Report adds the after-tax figures, every fortnightly pay to 2030 and a payslip checklist.

How VGSA 2026 back pay works

Victorian government teachers voted 93.1% yes to the VGSA 2026 (result 17 September 2026), the Fair Work Commission approved it on 16 October 2026 and it came into operation on 23 October 2026. Two rises are back-paid to their dates: the first pay period on or after 10 August 2026 (3% for experienced steps up to 6.33% at the graduate step) and 1 October 2026 (9.75%). You're owed the gap between your old and new fortnightly pay for every day since, plus a $2,000 lump sum.

Victorian classroom teachers under VGSA 2026 (approved 16 Oct 2026)

Subdivision	Old rate (1 Jul 2025)	From 10 Aug 2026	From 1 Oct 2026
CT 1-1 (graduate)	$79,589	$84,631	$92,882
CT 1-5	$91,056	$94,901	$104,154
CT 2-6 (top)	$118,063	$121,600	$133,456
LT/LS 3-2	$129,544	$133,430	$146,439

Source: VGSA 2026 Schedule 1 (approved by the Fair Work Commission on 16 Oct 2026) and VGSA 2022 Schedule 1.

What you get

Free calculator vs the Personal Pay Report

	Free	Personal Pay Report (A$9.99)
Back pay and lump sum before tax	Yes	Yes, by period
New salary and rise per fortnight	Yes	Yes
Back pay after tax and extra super	No	Yes
What VGSA 2026 is worth to you by 2030	No	Yes, each financial year, before and after tax
Take-home every fortnight through each rise and 1 May step-up	No	Yes
Payslip checklist and email to payroll	No	Yes, filled in with your figures

Tax on VGSA back pay

Back pay is taxed at your marginal rate, so roughly a third comes off for most classroom teachers. It doesn't push the rest of your salary into a higher bracket. Back pay for 2026–27 paid in 2026–27 is ordinary income for that year. Read more in tax on teacher back pay.

Frequently asked questions

When will Victorian teachers get VGSA 2026 back pay?

The agreement was approved on 16 October 2026 and started on 23 October 2026. Back pay follows once payroll loads the new rates; the Department hasn't published the date. Check your payslips over the next few pay periods.

How far back does VGSA 2026 back pay go?

To the first pay period on or after 10 August 2026 for the first rise, and 1 October 2026 for the 9.75% rise.

Do part-time teachers get the $2,000 lump sum?

Yes, pro rata to your load. At 0.6 FTE it's $1,200.

Is the back pay taxed?

Yes, at your marginal rate. The Personal Pay Report works out the tax withheld and what lands in your account.

Does super get paid on back pay?

Yes. Employer super is paid on the back pay of salary.

Guides that go with this tool

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