Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association schools (QLD): teacher pay 2026

Full name: Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association schools (QLD) under the PMSA Enterprise Agreement

IndependentPresbyterian and Methodist Schools Association: Brisbane Boys' College, Clayfield College, Somerville House and Sunshine Coast Grammar School (cl 1.2.1). Teacher, HAT/Lead and Middle Leader Level 2-4 salaries, Middle Leader Level 1 is an allowance and is not loaded. Principals are not covered. · 4 schools

Pays under the PMSA Enterprise Agreement. The figures are the agreement's minimums: the school may pay more.

First year

at least

$92,375

Graduate Teacher 1, from 1 Jan 2026

at least $2,771 a fortnight after tax

Top of scale

at least

$131,044

Proficient Teacher 7, from 1 Jan 2026

at least $3,779 a fortnight after tax

Next pay rise

January 2027

Printed in the agreement as minimums: first year at least $95,146, top of scale at least $134,976

Beside Queensland’s government schools

Each labelled. Never ranked against other schools or systems.

First year

This scaleat least $92,375

Government$90,164

First year: This scale: the agreement's minimum is $2,211 above the government rate. The school may pay more.

Top of scale

This scaleat least $131,044

Government$127,549

Top of scale: This scale: the agreement's minimum is $3,495 above the government rate. The school may pay more.

Bars start at $85,000 so the differences show.

This scale: Employer super: not on record for this sector. Government: Employer super 12.75%.

Government school pay in Queensland

Every step

The agreement's minimum rate at each step, in force today. A school may pay more.

Classroom teachers

Lead Teacher
$149,999
$4,233 a fortnight after tax
Highly Accomplished Teacher
$137,396
$3,938 a fortnight after tax
Proficient Teacher 7 · top
$131,044
$3,779 a fortnight after tax
Proficient Teacher 6
$125,152
$3,625 a fortnight after tax
Proficient Teacher 5
$121,056
$3,519 a fortnight after tax
Proficient Teacher 4
$116,958
$3,412 a fortnight after tax
Proficient Teacher 3
$112,861
$3,305 a fortnight after tax
Proficient Teacher 2
$108,765
$3,198 a fortnight after tax
Proficient Teacher 1
$104,666
$3,091 a fortnight after tax
Graduate Teacher 2
$96,472
$2,878 a fortnight after tax
Graduate Teacher 1 · first year
$92,375
$2,771 a fortnight after tax

School leaders

Middle Leader Level 4 (substantive salary)
$151,339
$4,264 a fortnight after tax
Middle Leader Level 3 (substantive salary)
$147,155
$4,166 a fortnight after tax
Middle Leader Level 2 (substantive salary)
$140,518
$4,011 a fortnight after tax

Bars start at $85,000 so the differences show.

The 4 schools on this scale

Agreement minimum. The school may pay more.

Graduate Teacher 1: $73.76 an hour Includes a 25% loading. Source
Graduate Teacher 2: $77.03 an hour Includes a 25% loading. Source
Proficient Teacher 1: $83.58 an hour Includes a 25% loading. Source
Proficient Teacher 2: $86.85 an hour Includes a 25% loading. Source
Proficient Teacher 3: $90.12 an hour Includes a 25% loading. Source
Proficient Teacher 4: $93.39 an hour Includes a 25% loading. Source
Proficient Teacher 5: $96.67 an hour Includes a 25% loading. Source
Proficient Teacher 6: $99.94 an hour Includes a 25% loading. Source
Proficient Teacher 7: $104.64 an hour Includes a 25% loading. Source
Highly Accomplished Teacher: $109.71 an hour Includes a 25% loading. Source
Lead Teacher: $119.78 an hour Includes a 25% loading. Source

Sources · 1 document

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Fair Work Commission: Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association Enterprise Agreement 2025 (AE529343) (as at 19 Jun 2025)

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