VPS salary and the national line
The Victorian Public Service (VPS) covers a wide range of roles across government departments and agencies. Salaries are set by classification and are usually published in enterprise agreements. Because no single VPS figure is published by the ABS, we use the national full-time average to give context.
Where the national average sits
The ABS Average Weekly Earnings survey for May 2026 shows full-time adult ordinary-time earnings of $2,083.70 a week, or about $108,352 a year. This is the line on this site. The full-time median is lower at about $90,532, and the all-employees median is about $74,100 (ABS Employee earnings, August 2025). The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 an hour, $1,004.90 a week, about $52,255 a year on 38 hours.
Victorian state average
Victoria’s full-time average is about $106,137 a year, slightly below the national figure. Many VPS roles, especially at VPS4 and above, are above this state average. The public sector average nationally is higher than the private sector, and VPS is part of that public sector.
What moves VPS pay above or below the average
- Classification: VPS1 and VPS2 are often below the national average. VPS3 and VPS4 are around the average. VPS5 and VPS6 are above.
- Enterprise agreements: Bargaining outcomes can lift pay above the standard rates.
- Location: Some regional roles attract allowances.
- Experience: Incremental steps within a classification increase pay over time.
If you are on a VPS salary, you can place a salary on the line to see how it compares. You can also check states and territories for other state averages.
Tax and take-home pay
For 2026–27, resident tax rates are: nil to $18,200; 15% to $45,000; 30% to $135,000; 37% to $135,000; 37% to $190,000; 45% above that. The Medicare levy is 37% to $190,000; 45% above. The Medicare levy is 2% before reductions. A VPS salary around the national average of $108,352 falls in the 30% bracket plus Medicare, so marginal rate 32%.
Medians and minimum wage context
The full-time median of $90,532 is a useful benchmark. Many VPS roles exceed this. The all-employees median of $74,100 is lower because it includes part-time workers. The minimum wage of $52,255 is well below typical VPS pay.
How the figures are set
The ABS collects Average Weekly Earnings twice a year (May and November). The national minimum wage is set by Fair Work annually. VPS salaries are set by the Victorian Government through enterprise bargaining. For more on methodology, see how the figures are set.
Summary
Without a published VPS average, the national full-time average of $108,352 is the best reference. Most VPS classifications are around or above this line. Use the tools on this site to see where your specific salary sits.