VPS 4 Salary 2026: Range, Index, and Comparisons
VPS 4 salary ranges from $100,894 to $114,476 per year (2026). See how it compares to the national average and award rates.
VPS 4 salary sits between index 93 and 106 on the national earnings scale, well above the minimum wage.
What is a VPS 4 salary?
A VPS 4 salary is the annual pay for a Grade 4 employee in the Victorian Public Service (VPS). From 1 May 2026, VPS 4 salary ranges from $100,894 to $114,476 per year, depending on the progression step and value range. These rates come from the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2024, approved by the Fair Work Commission (). They are not set by a modern award, but by a collective agreement that covers most Victorian public servants.
VPS 4 salary is a full-time annual figure. It is gross pay, before tax and the Medicare levy. The employer also pays 12% superannuation on top from 1 July 2026.
VPS 4 salary and the national earnings index
The Salary Index measures how a pay rate compares to the national benchmark of full-time adult ordinary-time earnings. The benchmark is $108,352 per year (index 100). A VPS 4 salary of $100,894 gives an index of 93, while $114,476 gives an index of 106. The mid-point of $107,681 is almost exactly at the national average (index 99).
By contrast, the national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $52,255 per year (index 48.2). Even the lowest VPS 4 salary is nearly double that. The VPS 4 salary also sits well above award minima for many industries. For example, the retail trade industry index is 75.9, and accommodation and food services index is 72.5. VPS 4 salary is also above the health care and social assistance industry index of 97.8.
How VPS 4 salary compares to awards
Most Australian employees are covered by a modern award that sets minimum pay rates. The VPS 4 salary is not under a modern award; it is under an enterprise agreement. Enterprise agreements can set pay above the award. The VPS 4 salary is significantly higher than typical award rates for clerical or administrative roles. For example, the Clerks Private Sector Award has a minimum rate of around $25.74 per hour for an entry-level adult, which annualises to about $53,500. A VPS 4 salary of $100,894 is equivalent to about $51.70 per hour (based on a 38-hour week), nearly double the award floor.
If you are comparing a VPS 4 salary to a job covered by a modern award, remember that the award rate is a minimum. Many award-covered employees earn above the minimum through over-award payments or enterprise agreements. But the VPS 4 salary is a fixed scale, not a minimum.
Take-home pay from a VPS 4 salary
A VPS 4 salary of $107,681 (mid-point) would give an estimated take-home pay of about $82,700 after tax and the 2% Medicare levy (using 2026-27 resident rates). This estimate ignores HELP repayments, salary sacrifice, or the Medicare levy surcharge. The exact amount depends on your individual circumstances.
Where to find VPS 4 salary information
The most reliable source is the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2024, available from the Fair Work Commission. Third-party sites like and job sites like also list the current VPS 4 salary range. Always check your payslip to confirm your exact pay point.
VPS 4 salary is also relevant if you are looking at [state public sector pay in other states. For example, the states page shows how Victoria's index of 98 compares to other states. And if you work in a specific industries, you can see how VPS 4 salary stacks up against industry averages.
The bottom line
A VPS 4 salary is a solid, above-average income in Australia. It is well above the national minimum wage and most award rates. It sits close to the national average for full-time workers. If you are offered a VPS 4 role, the salary range is $100,894 to $114,476, plus super. That is a competitive rate for professional and administrative work in the Victorian public service.
Questions people ask
What is the VPS 4 salary range for 2026?
From 1 May 2026, VPS 4 salary ranges from $100,894 to $114,476 per year across seven progression steps within two value ranges (4.1.1 to 4.1.7 and 4.2.1 to 4.2.7). The exact figure depends on your pay point. For example, VPS 4.1.1 is $100,894, VPS 4.1.7 is $114,476. These rates are set by the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2024 and are not a modern award rate.
How does VPS 4 salary compare to the national average?
The national full-time adult ordinary-time earnings index is 100, equivalent to $108,352 per year (ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026). VPS 4 salary sits between $100,894 (index 93) and $114,476 (index 106). So a VPS 4 employee on the mid-point of $107,681 has an index of about 99, very close to the national average. By contrast, the national minimum wage is $52,255 (index 48.2), so VPS 4 salary is roughly double the minimum.
Is VPS 4 salary subject to superannuation?
Yes. The VPS 4 salary is gross pay before super. From 1 July 2026, the super guarantee is 12% on top of the salary, up to the maximum contribution base of $270,830. So a VPS 4 employee earning $100,894 would receive an additional $12,107 in super contributions. The salary itself is not reduced by super; it is the base for calculating super.