Relief Teacher Pay Tasmania 2026: Hourly Rates by Level

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Relief teacher pay in TAS
Hourly rates from March 2026
Your level as a relief teacher
Tax on relief teaching
No holiday pay, but super counts
How to get on the relief list
FAQs

The short answer

Tasmanian relief teachers are paid by the hour at their Band 1 level, not a flat daily rate. From March 2026 the rate is $46.88 an hour at Level 5, $44.92 at Level 4 and $67.25 at Level 13. A 7-hour day at Level 5 works out to about $328, but DECYP publishes no official daily rate.

Tasmania works differently from NSW, which publishes daily casual rates: DECYP pays relief teachers on separate Relief Teacher classes, hourly, at the Band 1 level matching your training and experience. That makes your level matter as much for relief work as for a permanent job.

Relief teacher pay in Tasmania

Rate	Per day	Per 5-day week
Uncertificated, Level 1 ($41.14/hr x 7)	$287.96	$1,440
4-year trained, Level 4 ($44.92/hr x 7)	$314.47	$1,572
Level 5 ($46.88/hr x 7)	$328.13	$1,641
Level 13 ($67.25/hr x 7)	$470.74	$2,354

Tasmanian relief teachers are paid hourly at their Band 1 level, not a daily rate. Official hourly rates from March 2026: Level 1 (uncertificated) $41.14, Level 4 $44.92, Level 5 $46.88, Level 13 $67.25. The relief hourly rate equals the annual salary divided by 1,820 hours (26 fortnights of 70 hours), so a 7-hour day equals the annual rate divided by 260. The daily figures are our 7-hour equivalents, not published rates: DECYP does not set a standard relief day, and you are paid for the hours you work. We have not confirmed whether any casual loading applies. Effective 1 March 2026.

Hourly rates from March 2026

Relief teacher hourly rates and 7-hour equivalents

Relief level	Hourly rate (official)	7-hour equivalent (our calculation)
Uncertificated, Level 1	$41.14	$287.96
4-year trained, Level 4	$44.92	$314.47
Level 5	$46.88	$328.13
Level 13	$67.25	$470.74

Hourly rates from DECYP Salary Scales as at 27 August 2026. The 7-hour column is not a published rate.

Your level as a relief teacher

The relief rate is slightly higher than the permanent hourly equivalent (a permanent Level 5 teacher works out at about $46.70 an hour), which reflects a different hours divisor. We have not confirmed whether a separate casual loading applies. Your relief level should reflect your training and teaching service, so if you have taught permanently before, make sure your relief classification carries that across.

Tax on relief teaching

Relief pay is taxed like any wage through PAYG. If relief is your only job, claim the tax-free threshold. If you also have another job, claim it on only one of them, or you may end up with a bill. More in casual relief teacher tax.

Worked example

Illustration: 100 seven-hour days at Level 5

Gross (100 days x $328.13): $32,813
Income tax (after LITO): $1,492
Medicare levy (reduced): $480
Employer super (12%, on top): $3,938

Take-home $30,841 for the year

Assumes no other income and no HELP debt. A low income keeps the effective tax rate around 6%.

No holiday pay, but super counts

No paid school holidays. You are paid only for the hours you work, so plan your budget across the long breaks.
Super: your employer pays 12% super on your earnings. Check it is reaching your chosen fund each pay.
Registration: you need current TRB registration to do relief work in Tasmanian schools, and the annual fee is $121.32 in 2026-27.

How to get on the relief list

1

Register with the TRB

Apply to the Teachers Registration Board of Tasmania. See registration in Tasmania.
2

Apply to DECYP for relief work

Register your interest through DECYP's teaching employment pages and supply your qualifications so your level can be set.
3

Contact schools directly

Many schools book relief through a relief coordinator. Introduce yourself and say which days and subjects you can cover.
4

Check your first pay

Confirm your Relief Teacher classification matches your training (Level 4 or 5 for most graduates).

Free calculator

Relief teacher pay calculator

Enter your hours and level to estimate your Tasmanian relief pay and tax.

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For how Tasmania compares with daily casual rates in other states, see casual relief teacher pay across Australia.

Frequently asked questions

How much do relief teachers get paid in Tasmania?

From March 2026, $46.88 an hour at Level 5, $44.92 at Level 4 and $67.25 at Level 13. Tasmania pays relief teachers hourly at their Band 1 level, not a flat daily rate.

What is the daily rate for a relief teacher in Tasmania?

There is no official daily rate. At Level 5, a 7-hour day works out to about $328.13, our calculation from the hourly rate. You are paid for the hours you actually work.

Do relief teachers get paid in school holidays in Tasmania?

No. Relief teachers are paid only for hours worked, so there is no pay over school holidays. Permanent and fixed-term teachers are paid through the holidays.

Do relief teachers get super in Tasmania?

Yes. Your employer pays 12% super on top of your relief earnings, paid to the fund you choose.

What level are relief teachers paid at in Tasmania?

At the Band 1 level matching your training and experience. Uncertificated relief teachers start at Level 1 ($41.14 an hour) and 4-year trained teachers at Level 4 ($44.92 an hour).

Do I need to be registered to do relief teaching in Tasmania?

Yes. You need registration with the Teachers Registration Board of Tasmania. The 2026-27 annual fee is $121.32, plus a $65.09 application fee for first applications.

Sources we checked · last verified 16 October 2026

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