South Australia Public Service Salary Scales
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South Australia Public Service
| Classification | Range | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
ASO Level 1 Entry level administrative officer roles (adult rates shown) | $56,643Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $61,541Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
ASO Level 2 Administrative officer roles | $64,195Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $67,154Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
ASO Level 3 Experienced administrative officer roles | $71,589Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $76,033Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
ASO Level 4 Senior administrative officer roles | $79,432Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $83,266Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
ASO Level 5 Advanced administrative officer roles | $89,007Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $98,991Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
ASO Level 6 Team leader and specialist roles | $102,171Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $108,071Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
ASO Level 7 Senior specialist and supervisory roles | $112,163Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $121,246Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
ASO Level 8 Management and senior specialist roles | $125,649Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $130,392Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
MAS 1 Managerial stream roles | $110,342Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $110,342Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
MAS 2 Senior managerial roles | $123,501Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $123,501Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
MAS 3 Legacy managerial classification closed to new appointments | $132,654Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $132,654Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
SS/SM 1 Senior staff and senior manager roles | $139,538Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $139,538Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | |
SS/SM 2 Executive leadership roles | $148,683Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ | $148,683Use in calc →Open in tax calculator ↗ |
Notes
- ·Rates are effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 August 2025, under the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026, approved by the South Australian Employment Tribunal on 4 March 2026.
- ·Further increases are scheduled from 1 July 2026 and 1 July 2027 under the same agreement.
- ·ASO Level 1 rates shown are adult rates only.
- ·MAS 3 is closed to new appointments following SAET approval on 4 March 2026; existing MAS 3 employees retain their classification.
- ·Dental Officers and Grant Funded Scientists are specialist streams covered by separate schedules within this agreement.
Salary Snapshot
SA Administrative Services salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$56,643
ASO Level 1
Top salary
$148,683
SS/SM 2
Midpoint band
$116,705
ASO Level 7
Classifications
13
Administrative Services stream
Classification range ladder
Min to max salary within the currently selected jurisdiction and stream
ASO Level 1
Entry level administrative officer roles (adult rates shown)
ASO Level 2
Administrative officer roles
ASO Level 3
Experienced administrative officer roles
ASO Level 4
Senior administrative officer roles
ASO Level 5
Advanced administrative officer roles
ASO Level 6
Team leader and specialist roles
ASO Level 7
Senior specialist and supervisory roles
ASO Level 8
Management and senior specialist roles
MAS 1
Managerial stream roles
MAS 2
Senior managerial roles
MAS 3
Legacy managerial classification closed to new appointments
SS/SM 1
Senior staff and senior manager roles
SS/SM 2
Executive leadership roles
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About South Australia Public Service Salary Scales
The default guide view for South Australia Public Service highlights the Administrative Services with 13 classification levels — from ASO Level 1 ($56,643–$61,541) up to SS/SM 2 ($148,683–$148,683). Salaries are reviewed and updated through enterprise agreements and government determinations.
Superannuation: SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation. This matches the standard Superannuation Guarantee rate.
Salary Data Last Updated
20 March 2026 — Source: SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026 Rates shown are effective from 1 August 2025. The agreement also includes a later salary column from 1 July 2026, but that future table is not shown here.
Key Information
- Rates are effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 August 2025, under the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026, approved by the South Australian Employment Tribunal on 4 March 2026.
- Further increases are scheduled from 1 July 2026 and 1 July 2027 under the same agreement.
- ASO Level 1 rates shown are adult rates only.
- MAS 3 is closed to new appointments following SAET approval on 4 March 2026; existing MAS 3 employees retain their classification.
- Dental Officers and Grant Funded Scientists are specialist streams covered by separate schedules within this agreement.
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SA Administrative Services Salary Guide by Classification
Quick reference for every South Australia Public Service Administrative Services classification and what it pays in 2025–2026. All figures are annual gross salary. Select any level to calculate your take-home pay after tax, Medicare, and super.
ASO 1 Salary — Administrative Services Officer Level 1
The ASO 1 classification (also written as ASO1 or Administrative Services Officer Level 1) pays $56,643–$61,541 per year. Entry level administrative officer roles (adult rates shown). Calculate ASO 1take-home pay →
ASO 2 Salary — Administrative Services Officer Level 2
The ASO 2 classification (also written as ASO2 or Administrative Services Officer Level 2) pays $64,195–$67,154 per year. Administrative officer roles. Calculate ASO 2take-home pay →
ASO 3 Salary — Administrative Services Officer Level 3
The ASO 3 classification (also written as ASO3 or Administrative Services Officer Level 3) pays $71,589–$76,033 per year. Experienced administrative officer roles. Calculate ASO 3take-home pay →
ASO 4 Salary — Administrative Services Officer Level 4
The ASO 4 classification (also written as ASO4 or Administrative Services Officer Level 4) pays $79,432–$83,266 per year. Senior administrative officer roles. Calculate ASO 4take-home pay →
ASO 5 Salary — Administrative Services Officer Level 5
The ASO 5 classification (also written as ASO5 or Administrative Services Officer Level 5) pays $89,007–$98,991 per year. Advanced administrative officer roles. Calculate ASO 5take-home pay →
ASO 6 Salary — Administrative Services Officer Level 6
The ASO 6 classification (also written as ASO6 or Administrative Services Officer Level 6) pays $102,171–$108,071 per year. Team leader and specialist roles. Calculate ASO 6take-home pay →
ASO 7 Salary — Administrative Services Officer Level 7
The ASO 7 classification (also written as ASO7 or Administrative Services Officer Level 7) pays $112,163–$121,246 per year. Senior specialist and supervisory roles. Calculate ASO 7take-home pay →
ASO 8 Salary — Administrative Services Officer Level 8
The ASO 8 classification (also written as ASO8 or Administrative Services Officer Level 8) pays $125,649–$130,392 per year. Management and senior specialist roles. Calculate ASO 8take-home pay →
MAS 1 Salary — Manager Administrative Services
The MAS 1 classification (also written as MAS1) pays $110,342–$110,342 per year. Managerial stream roles. Calculate MAS 1take-home pay →
MAS 2 Salary — Manager Administrative Services
The MAS 2 classification (also written as MAS2) pays $123,501–$123,501 per year. Senior managerial roles. Calculate MAS 2take-home pay →
MAS 3 Salary — Manager Administrative Services
The MAS 3 classification (also written as MAS3) pays $132,654–$132,654 per year. Legacy managerial classification closed to new appointments. Calculate MAS 3take-home pay →
SS/SM 1 Salary
The SS/SM 1 classification pays $139,538–$139,538 per year. Senior staff and senior manager roles. Calculate SS/SM 1take-home pay →
SS/SM 2 Salary
The SS/SM 2 classification pays $148,683–$148,683 per year. Executive leadership roles. Calculate SS/SM 2take-home pay →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ASO 1 salary?
An Administrative Services ASO 1 (also written as ASO1 or Administrative Services Officer Level 1) earns $56,643 to $61,541 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $48,000–$51,000 per year. This classification covers entry level administrative officer roles (adult rates shown). SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the ASO 2 salary?
An Administrative Services ASO 2 (also written as ASO2 or Administrative Services Officer Level 2) earns $64,195 to $67,154 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $53,000–$55,000 per year. This classification covers administrative officer roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the ASO 3 salary?
An Administrative Services ASO 3 (also written as ASO3 or Administrative Services Officer Level 3) earns $71,589 to $76,033 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $58,000–$61,000 per year. This classification covers experienced administrative officer roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the ASO 4 salary?
An Administrative Services ASO 4 (also written as ASO4 or Administrative Services Officer Level 4) earns $79,432 to $83,266 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $63,000–$66,000 per year. This classification covers senior administrative officer roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the ASO 5 salary?
An Administrative Services ASO 5 (also written as ASO5 or Administrative Services Officer Level 5) earns $89,007 to $98,991 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $70,000–$77,000 per year. This classification covers advanced administrative officer roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the ASO 6 salary?
An Administrative Services ASO 6 (also written as ASO6 or Administrative Services Officer Level 6) earns $102,171 to $108,071 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $78,000–$82,000 per year. This classification covers team leader and specialist roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the ASO 7 salary?
An Administrative Services ASO 7 (also written as ASO7 or Administrative Services Officer Level 7) earns $112,163 to $121,246 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $84,000–$90,000 per year. This classification covers senior specialist and supervisory roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the ASO 8 salary?
An Administrative Services ASO 8 (also written as ASO8 or Administrative Services Officer Level 8) earns $125,649 to $130,392 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $93,000–$96,000 per year. This classification covers management and senior specialist roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the MAS 1 salary?
A Administrative Services MAS 1 (also written as MAS1) earns $110,342 to $110,342 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $83,000–$83,000 per year. This classification covers managerial stream roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the MAS 2 salary?
A Administrative Services MAS 2 (also written as MAS2) earns $123,501 to $123,501 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $92,000–$92,000 per year. This classification covers senior managerial roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the MAS 3 salary?
A Administrative Services MAS 3 (also written as MAS3) earns $132,654 to $132,654 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $98,000–$98,000 per year. This classification covers legacy managerial classification closed to new appointments. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the SS/SM 1 salary?
A Administrative Services SS/SM 1 earns $139,538 to $139,538 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $102,000–$102,000 per year. This classification covers senior staff and senior manager roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the SS/SM 2 salary?
A Administrative Services SS/SM 2 earns $148,683 to $148,683 per year as set by the SA Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $108,000–$108,000 per year. This classification covers executive leadership roles. SA employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What are the current South Australian public service salary scales for 2025–2026?
South Australian public service salaries are now set out in the South Australian Public Sector Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2026. The current table on this site uses the rates effective from the first full pay period on or after 1 August 2025. ASO Level 1 adult rates run from $56,643 to $61,541, ASO Level 8 reaches $125,649 to $130,392, and senior streams extend through MAS 1-3 and SS/SM 1-2. The agreement also lists higher rates from 1 July 2026 and 1 July 2027, but those future salaries are not shown here.
How does SA public service pay compare to the APS?
South Australian (SA) ASO salaries are still generally lower than equivalent APS classifications at mid-to-senior levels. ASO 5-6 currently runs from about $89,000 to $108,000, compared with APS 5-6 at roughly $88,000 to $112,000 depending on the agency agreement. APS also remains stronger on employer superannuation at 15.4% versus SA’s standard 12%.
When is the next SA public service salary increase?
The current SA rates on this site are the first full pay period on or after 1 August 2025. The same agreement also lists the next higher salary column from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2026, followed by another from 1 July 2027. Those future columns are useful for planning, but they are not included in the main salary table.
How does a HECS/HELP debt affect SA public service take-home pay?
SA public servants with a HECS/HELP debt have compulsory repayments withheld via PAYG once income exceeds $54,435 (2025–26 threshold). At a SA ASO6 salary of ~$100,000, HECS repayments add approximately $5,000–$6,500 annually on top of income tax. Use the Tax Calculator on this site with the HECS toggle to see your exact take-home pay.
Can SA public servants salary sacrifice?
Yes. SA public servants can salary sacrifice into superannuation as concessional contributions, reducing their taxable income. Employees of SA Health and some other SA government agencies may also access PBI salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year tax-free. Check with your agency’s HR team to confirm what packaging options are available in your role.
What leave entitlements do SA public servants receive?
Under the SA Public Sector Wages Parity Enterprise Agreement, SA public servants receive 20 days annual leave per year, 15 days sick leave (cumulative and transferable within the SA public sector), and long service leave at 13 weeks per 10 years of continuous service. Part-time employees receive pro-rata entitlements.
How does SA public service pay compare to WA and QLD?
SA ASO5-6 salaries on the current August 2025 table ($89,007-$108,071) are still generally below equivalent WA Level 5-6 and Queensland administrative stream Level 5-6 rates. All three jurisdictions use the standard 12% superannuation setting for most employees. Adelaide’s lower housing and commuting costs can still make SA roles feel more competitive in real purchasing-power terms than the headline salary suggests.
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