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Deputy principal salary in Tasmania from March 2026

Tasmanian Deputy Principals (Band 3A Level 1) earn $151,590 from March 2026, about $111,400 after tax. See the 2027 rise, take-home pay and the pilot roles.

✓ Fact-checked against official sources Updated 16 October 2026 3 min read

Salary

$151,590

Take-home / fortnight

$4,285

Effective

March 2026

On this page (6 sections)
  1. Deputy Principal pay in TAS
  2. Deputy Principal pay
  3. Take-home pay
  4. Where Deputy Principal sits
  5. How Tasmania compares
  6. FAQs

The short answer

A Deputy Principal in a Tasmanian government school (Band 3A Level 1) earns $151,590 a year from March 2026. That is about $111,400 after tax, or $4,285 a fortnight. It is the same as the first point of Principal Level 1, and rises 3% in March 2027, to about $156,138 on our calculation.

Deputy Principal roles are less common in Tasmanian government schools than in some other states. The Teachers Agreement 2025 reportedly includes a pilot of six deputy principal roles, which suggests the department is testing the position more widely.

Deputy Principal pay in Tasmania

Annual salaryTake-home / yearTake-home / fortnight
Band 3A Level 1$151,590$111,400$4,285

Deputy Principal Band 3A Level 1 is $151,590 from March 2026, the same as the first point of Principal Level 1. Effective 1 March 2026.

Deputy Principal pay

Deputy Principal (Band 3A Level 1)
ColumnAnnual salaryStatus
From March 2026$151,590Official
From March 2027$156,138Our calculation (+3%)

Take-home pay

Worked example

Deputy Principal, 2026-27

Salary
$151,590
Income tax (after LITO)
$37,158
Medicare levy
$3,032
Employer super (12%, on top)
$18,191
Take-home $111,400 a year ($4,285 a fortnight)

No HELP debt. Marginal rate 39% including Medicare.

Where Deputy Principal sits

  • Assistant Principal (Band 3): $143,334, so Deputy is $8,256 more, or about $5,036 after tax.
  • Deputy Principal (Band 3A Level 1): $151,590.
  • Principal Level 1, point 1: also $151,590. Principal pay then climbs through four points and six levels, to $211,264. See principal salary in Tasmania.

How Tasmania compares

NSW pays Deputy Principals $179,255 from October 2026, and ACT deputies earn $168,900 to $173,125. Tasmania's $151,590 is well below both. Compare in NSW vs Tasmania or Tasmania vs ACT.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a deputy principal earn in Tasmania?
$151,590 a year from March 2026, on Band 3A Level 1. That is about $111,400 after tax in 2026-27.
Do Tasmanian deputy principals earn more than assistant principals?
Yes, by $8,256 a year: $151,590 compared with $143,334 for an Assistant Principal.
Is a deputy principal paid the same as a principal in Tasmania?
A Deputy Principal on Band 3A Level 1 is paid the same as Principal Level 1, point 1 ($151,590). Principals then progress through four points and up to Level 6.
What will Tasmanian deputy principals earn in 2027?
About $156,138 from March 2027, on our calculation of the agreed 3% rise. The official 2027 table is not yet published.
Are there new deputy principal roles in Tasmania?
The Teachers Agreement 2025 reportedly includes a pilot of six deputy principal roles. Check with DECYP for details.

Sources we checked · last verified 16 October 2026

  1. 1.DECYP Salary Scales as at 27 August 2026 (v1.15)
  2. 2.DECYP Salary Scales as at 9 January 2026 (archived)
  3. 3.DECYP: Teaching salaries, benefits and incentives
  4. 4.[2026] TASIC 40: Filing of the Teachers Agreement 2025
  5. 5.Pulse Tasmania: Teachers vote up new three-year deal
  6. 6.TRB Tasmania: Fees and payments
  7. 7.Long Service Leave (State Employees) Act 1994

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