Tasmania Teacher Super 2026: 12%, Your Fund and Sacrifice

On this page (6 sections)

Employer super by step
What 12% is worth on Band 1
Choosing your fund
Salary sacrifice: a worked example
Gaps to watch: parental leave and part-time
FAQs

The short answer

Tasmanian government teachers get at least the 12% Superannuation Guarantee, and you can choose your fund. At Level 5 ($85,313 from March 2026) that is $10,238 a year; at Level 13 ($122,393) it is $14,687. The old RBF defined benefit scheme is closed to new members, and you can salary sacrifice up to the $32,500 cap.

Super for Tasmanian state school teachers is simpler than in some states: new teachers are in an ordinary accumulation fund and get the federal 12% Superannuation Guarantee. We could not confirm any extra Tasmanian employer contribution, so plan on 12%.

We also could not confirm the Tasmanian Government's current default fund. It is widely understood to be Spirit Super (which absorbed Tasplan and took in RBF accumulation members), but check your letter of offer or payslip to see where your super is going.

Employer super at every TAS pay step

Employer super at 12% on each TAS pay step (rates from 1 March 2026)

Step	Salary	Employer super / year	Per fortnight	After 15% contributions tax
B1L1 Band 1 Level 1 (2- or 3-year trained entry)	$74,869	$8,984	$346	$7,637
B1L2 Band 1 Level 2	$77,167	$9,260	$356	$7,871
B1L3 Band 1 Level 3	$79,473	$9,537	$367	$8,106
B1L4 Band 1 Level 4 (4-year trained entry)	$81,762	$9,811	$377	$8,340
B1L5 Graduate (usual start, Band 1 Level 5)	$85,313	$10,238	$394	$8,702
B1L6 Band 1 Level 6	$89,651	$10,758	$414	$9,144
B1L7 Band 1 Level 7	$94,208	$11,305	$435	$9,609
B1L8 Band 1 Level 8 (isolated-school start)	$99,010	$11,881	$457	$10,099
B1L9 Band 1 Level 9	$104,050	$12,486	$480	$10,613
B1L10 Band 1 Level 10	$109,287	$13,114	$504	$11,147
B1L11 Band 1 Level 11	$114,307	$13,717	$528	$11,659
B1L12 Band 1 Level 12	$119,989	$14,399	$554	$12,239
B1L13 Top of classroom scale (Band 1 Level 13)	$122,393	$14,687	$565	$12,484
B2L3 Advanced Skills Teacher (Band 2 Level 3)	$129,640	$15,557	$598	$13,223

At least the 12% Superannuation Guarantee. We could not confirm any extra Tasmanian employer contribution. The RBF defined benefit scheme is closed to new members.

What 12% is worth on Band 1

From 1 July 2026, Payday Super means employers must pay super at the same time as wages. Tasmanian teachers are paid fortnightly, so contributions should reach your fund every fortnight.

Employer super on the Tasmanian scale from March 2026

Level	Salary	12% employer super a year
Level 5 (usual graduate start)	$85,313	$10,238
Level 8 (isolated-school start)	$99,010	$11,881
Level 13 (top of Band 1)	$122,393	$14,687
Advanced Skills Teacher	$129,640	$15,557

Salaries from DECYP Salary Scales as at 27 August 2026. Super at 12% of base salary. Pay rises 3% in March 2027.

Choosing your fund

Compare fees, investment options and insurance before you switch. This is general information, not advice.

Using the default fund

No paperwork when you start
Check the fund name on your first payslip
Check what insurance comes with it

Nominating your own fund

Useful if you already have a fund from interstate or another job
Give payroll a choice of fund form
Close or combine old accounts so you don't pay two sets of fees

Salary sacrifice: a worked example

Salary sacrifice sends part of your pre-tax pay to super, taxed at 15% instead of your marginal rate. Most Tasmanian classroom teachers are on a 32% marginal rate (30% tax plus 2% Medicare), so each $1 sacrificed costs about 68 cents in take-home.

Worked example

Level 7 teacher ($94,208) sacrificing $5,000 a year

Take-home pay, no sacrifice: $73,541 a year
Take-home pay with $5,000 sacrificed: $70,141 a year
Drop in take-home pay: $3,400 (about $131 a fortnight)
Added to super after 15% contributions tax: $4,250

Extra in super for each $1 of take-home given up About $1.25

2026–27 tax rates, no HELP debt. Employer super of $11,305 counts toward the $32,500 concessional cap, leaving $21,195 of room.

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Project your balance at retirement from your Tasmanian level, with or without extra contributions.

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Gaps to watch: parental leave and part-time

For babies born on or after 1 July 2025, the ATO pays 12% super on government Parental Leave Pay into your fund after the financial year ends. Part-time teachers get 12% of what they earn, so years of part-time work leave a gap that small top-ups can help close. See parental leave for Tasmanian teachers and salary sacrifice for teachers.

Frequently asked questions

How much super do Tasmanian teachers get?

Tasmanian government teachers get at least the 12% Superannuation Guarantee. That is $10,238 a year at Level 5 and $14,687 at Level 13 from March 2026.

What is the default super fund for Tasmanian teachers?

We could not confirm it. It is widely understood to be Spirit Super, but your payslip or letter of offer will show where your super is paid, and you can choose your own fund.

Is the RBF defined benefit scheme still open?

No, the RBF defined benefit scheme is closed to new members. Long-serving teachers already in it keep their formula-based benefit.

Can Tasmanian teachers salary sacrifice into super?

Yes, through payroll. Your employer's 12% and anything you sacrifice share the $32,500 concessional cap for 2026–27.

Is super paid every pay now?

Yes, from 1 July 2026 Payday Super requires super to be paid with each pay, which for Tasmanian teachers is fortnightly.

Do I get super on Parental Leave Pay?

Yes, for births on or after 1 July 2025 the ATO pays 12% of your government Parental Leave Pay into your fund each year. No claim is needed.

Sources we checked · last verified 16 October 2026

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