Introduction
The Victorian Public Service (VPS) classification system groups roles into grades. VPS 6 is a senior level, often for managers or technical experts. While the exact salary for VPS 6 is not published in the sources provided here, we can compare it to the national full-time average and estimate take-home pay using the latest ABS and tax data.
The National Full-Time Average
According to the ABS Average Weekly Earnings survey for May 2026, full-time adult ordinary-time earnings averaged $2,083.70 per week. That works out to about $108,352 a year (multiplying by 52). This is the benchmark used on this site to place a salary on the line. The full-time median is lower, at about $90,532 per year (ABS Employee Earnings, August 2025), showing that the average is pulled up by higher earners.
For context, the national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, or $1,004.90 per week on a 38-hour week, about $52,255 a year. Award minimums rose by 4.75% in the same review.
State Averages and VPS 6
Victoria’s full-time average is about $106,137 per year, slightly below the national average. Other states vary: New South Wales $109,658, Queensland $106,064, Western Australia $115,825, and the ACT $119,090. You can explore these differences on the states and territories page.
VPS 6 roles are typically based in Victoria, so the relevant state average is Victoria’s. However, VPS 6 salaries are usually above the state average, often falling in the $120,000–$150,000 range. Without a precise published figure from the provided sources, we cannot give an exact number, but it is safe to say VPS 6 sits well above the national line.
Take-Home Pay Sketch
Using the 2026–27 resident tax rates (nil up to $18,200; 15% to $45,000; 30% to $135,000; 37% to $190,000; 45% above) plus the 2% Medicare levy, we can estimate take-home pay for a typical VPS 6 salary.
Assume a salary of $130,000 per year. Tax on that is roughly:
- $0 on first $18,200
- $4,020 on the next $26,800 (15%)
- $27,000 on the next $90,000 (30%)
- Total tax about $31,020, plus Medicare $2,600 = $33,620. Take-home about $96,380 per year, or $1,853 per week.
If the salary is $140,000, the 37% bracket applies to the portion above $135,000, so tax is higher. Take-home might be around $100,000 per year, or $1,923 per week.
These are rough estimates. Actual take-home depends on deductions, HELP repayments, and other factors. The site’s guides offer more detail on tax and salary packaging.
Conclusion
While the exact VPS 6 salary is not available from the provided sources, it is clearly above the national full-time average of $108,352. Using the ABS and tax data, we can estimate a comfortable take-home pay for typical VPS 6 roles. For a precise figure, check the Victorian Government’s enterprise agreements or your own pay slip.