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What Is the Teachers Aide Salary in Victoria?
Find the teachers aide salary in Victoria using median earnings from Jobs and Skills Australia. Compare job offers with the Salary Index and award rates.
The median weekly earnings for education aides in Australia is $1,098, annualising to about $57,096, which sits at an index of around 53 – well below the national line of 100.
What Is the Teachers Aide Salary in Victoria?
If you're reading a job ad for a teachers aide in Victoria, you'll want to compare the offered pay against reliable benchmarks. The most useful public figure comes from the Australian Bureau of Statistics via Jobs and Skills Australia: the median weekly earnings for education aides (a broader category that includes teachers aides) is $1,098 per week, as reported by the Victorian Government. That annualises to roughly $57,096, which on the Salary Index (where 100 equals full-time adult ordinary-time earnings of $108,352) gives an index of around 53 – well below the national line.
Why the index matters
The Salary Index lets you see where a pay figure sits against the national benchmark. Victoria's state index is 98 (slightly below the national average), and the education and training industry index is 105.5 (above average). But teachers aides are at the lower end of that industry. The low index for teachers aides reflects that only 22% work full-time hours, the median age is 46, and 88% are female – all factors that tend to pull down median earnings.
Hourly rates and awards
Job ads often quote an hourly rate. The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, and the entry-level award floor is $25.74. Many teachers aides are paid at or just above these minimums, especially if they are casual or part-time. The Fair Work Ombudsman's pay guide for the Educational Services (Teachers) Award shows teacher rates from $38.30 to $52.99 per hour, but that award applies to qualified teachers, not aides. Teachers aides are more likely covered by the Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award or a state-specific agreement. Unfortunately, the search results did not include the specific award rates for teachers aides in Victoria, so you should check your contract or contact Fair Work Ombudsman.
Comparing a job offer
When you see a teachers aide salary in Victoria in a job ad, follow these steps:
- Identify the hours – Most teachers aides work part-time. If the ad says "full-time", that usually means 38 hours per week. If it says "casual", the rate should include a 25% loading (the casual national minimum wage is $33.05/hr).
- Annualise the rate – Multiply the hourly rate by 38 (hours per week) and then by 52 (weeks per year). For example, $30/hr annualises to $59,280.
- Calculate the index – Divide the annualised figure by $108,352 and multiply by 100. $59,280 gives an index of 54.7.
- Add super – The super guarantee is 12% from 1 July 2026, so the total employment cost is higher. Your take-home pay will be less after tax and Medicare levy.
Take-home pay estimate
For a $57,096 annual salary (the median), using 2026–27 tax rates (tax-free threshold up to $18,200, then 15% to $45,000, 30% to $135,000, plus 2% Medicare levy), the estimated take-home is about $47,100 per year, or $906 per week. That's before any HELP repayments or salary sacrifice.
State and industry context
Victoria's state index of 98 means the typical full-time worker in Victoria earns slightly less than the national average. But teachers aides are paid far less than the state average because of the part-time, female-dominated nature of the role. The education and training industry index of 105.5 is pulled up by higher-paid teachers and administrators. Teachers aides sit near the bottom of that industry.
Where to find more information
- The Salary Index shows how Victoria compares to other states.
- The industries page breaks down pay by sector.
- For award rates, check the pay guides on the Fair Work Ombudsman website (not linked here).
Final thoughts
When you see a teachers aide salary in Victoria, use the median of $1,098 per week as a rough guide. If the offer is significantly lower, it may be below the award minimum. If it's higher, that could reflect experience or additional duties. Always confirm the award coverage and ask about super and leave entitlements. The Salary Index helps you see where the pay sits against the national line – and for teachers aides, that line is low.
Questions people ask
What is the average teachers aide salary in Victoria?
The most recent public figure is a median weekly earnings of $1,098 for education aides nationally, as reported by Jobs and Skills Australia. For Victoria, the state index is 98, so the typical teachers aide salary is likely similar to the national median, annualising to around $57,096. However, because most teachers aides work part-time, actual annual earnings may be lower.
What award covers teachers aides in Victoria?
The search results did not identify a specific modern award for teachers aides. The Educational Services (Teachers) Award applies to qualified teachers, not aides. Teachers aides are often covered by the Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award or a state-based industrial instrument. Check your employment contract or contact Fair Work Ombudsman for clarification.
How does the teachers aide salary compare to the national average?
The national full-time adult ordinary-time earnings are $108,352 per year (index 100). A teachers aide earning the median of $57,096 has an index of about 53, meaning it is roughly half the national average. This reflects the part-time nature of the role and the fact it is a female-dominated, lower-paid occupation within the education sector.