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Principal salary in Tasmania: Levels 1 to 6 from March 2026

Tasmanian principals earn $151,590 to $211,264 across six levels with four points each, from March 2026. See every level, take-home pay and the 2027 rise.

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

From

$151,590

Up to

$211,264

Take-home / fortnight

$4,285

Effective

March 2026

On this page (6 sections)
  1. Principal pay in TAS
  2. Take-home pay at three points
  3. Before and after the 2025 agreement
  4. How the levels and points work
  5. How Tasmania compares
  6. FAQs

The short answer

Tasmanian government school principals earn $151,590 to $211,264 a year from March 2026. There are six principal levels, each with four progression points, from Level 1 point 1 ($151,590) to Level 6 point 4 ($211,264). At the top that is about $146,100 after tax. Pay rises 3% in March 2027.

Principal pay in Tasmania has two parts: the level of the position (1 to 6) and your progression point within it (1 to 4). Each level's top point equals the next level's first point, so the structure is one continuous ladder of about $9,900 to $10,000 per level.

Principal pay in Tasmania

ClassificationAnnual salaryTake-home / fortnight
Principal Level 1$151,590$4,285
Principal Level 2$161,537$4,518
Principal Level 3$171,477$4,751
Principal Level 4$181,425$4,985
Principal Level 5$191,371$5,214
Principal Level 6$201,318$5,416

Tasmanian principals are paid on six levels from $151,590 (Level 1, point 1) to $211,264 (Level 6, point 4), from March 2026. Effective 1 March 2026.

Take-home pay at three points

Principal take-home pay, 2026-27
PointGrossTax + MedicareTake-home a yearTake-home a fortnight
Level 1, point 1$151,590$40,190$111,400$4,285
Level 4, point 1$181,425$51,826$129,599$4,985
Level 6, point 4$211,264$65,164$146,100$5,619

No HELP debt. Level 6 point 4 is in the 45% bracket (47% with Medicare) for income above $190,000.

Worked example

Top principal, Level 6 point 4

Salary
$211,264
Income tax (after LITO)
$60,939
Medicare levy
$4,225
Employer super (12%, on top)
$25,352
Take-home $146,100 a year ($5,619 a fortnight)

With $25,352 of employer super, a top principal has $7,148 of room under the $32,500 concessional cap for salary sacrifice.

Before and after the 2025 agreement

Before March 2026, principal pay ran from $147,175 to $205,111. The 3% rise lifted the range to $151,590 to $211,264. The next 3% in March 2027 takes Level 1 point 1 to about $156,138 on our calculation.

How the levels and points work

  • Level is set by the position, broadly reflecting the size and complexity of the school.
  • Progression points 1 to 4 sit within each level. We have not confirmed the progression rules from the agreement, so check with DECYP how and when you move between points.
  • Principal Level 1 point 1 is the same as Deputy Principal Band 3A Level 1, $151,590.

How Tasmania compares

ACT principals earn $195,885 to $225,158 and NSW principals earn $184,175 (P1) to $236,318 (P5) from October 2026. Tasmania's top of $211,264 is competitive with the ACT's middle band, but its entry point is lower. See Tasmania vs ACT and how to become a principal.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a principal earn in Tasmania?
$151,590 to $211,264 a year from March 2026, depending on the principal level (1 to 6) and progression point (1 to 4).
What is the highest principal salary in Tasmania?
Principal Level 6, point 4, at $211,264 a year from March 2026. That is about $146,100 after tax.
How many principal levels are there in Tasmania?
Six, each with four progression points. Level 1 runs $151,590 to $161,537 and Level 6 runs $201,318 to $211,264.
Did Tasmanian principals get the 2026 pay rise?
Yes. All classifications rose 3% from the first full pay period in March 2026, lifting the principal range from $147,175-$205,111 to $151,590-$211,264.
What will Tasmanian principals earn in 2027?
About 3% more from March 2027, so Level 1 point 1 rises to about $156,138 on our calculation. DECYP has not yet published the official table.

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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