VPS5 salary and the national full-time average
The VPS5 classification is a mid-level role in the Victorian Public Service. The provided sources do not give a precise VPS5 salary figure, but we can place it in context using the national full-time average and related benchmarks.
The national full-time adult ordinary-time average is $2,083.70 a week, or about $108,352 a year (ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026). This is the site’s reference line. The public sector full-time average is higher at $2,263.10 a week ($117,681 a year), while the Victorian state full-time average is $2,041.10 a week ($106,137 a year). VPS5 salaries are typically negotiated under the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement and often fall within a range that straddles these figures.
For comparison, the full-time median weekly earnings are $1,887 ($90,532 a year) and the all-employees median is $1,436 ($74,100 a year) (ABS Employee Earnings, August 2025). The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 an hour, $1,004.90 a week, or $52,255 a year on a 38-hour week. A VPS5 salary is well above the minimum and the all-employees median, and likely close to the full-time average.
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Resident take-home sketch
To give a sense of what a VPS5 earner might take home, we can use the 2026–27 resident tax rates and the Medicare levy. The tax brackets are:
- Nil on the first $18,200
- 15% on income from $18,201 to $45,000
- 30% on income from $45,001 to $135,000
- 37% on income from $135,001 to $190,000
- 45% on income above $190,000
Plus a 2% Medicare levy (with possible reductions for low-income earners).
If a VPS5 salary is around the national full-time average of $108,352, the annual tax (including Medicare) would be roughly $24,500–$25,000, leaving about $83,000–$84,000 a year, or $1,590–$1,615 a week. If the salary is closer to the public sector average of $117,681, the tax would be about $27,500–$28,000, leaving around $89,500–$90,000 a year, or $1,720–$1,730 a week. These are rough estimates and do not account for deductions, offsets, or HELP repayments.
For a weekly perspective, the national full-time average of $2,083.70 a week before tax yields a take-home of about $1,550–$1,600, depending on the exact tax calculation.
How VPS5 compares across states and sectors
The Victorian full-time average of $106,137 is slightly below the national average. However, the public sector average nationally is $117,681, which is above the national average. VPS5 roles are in the public sector, so they may align more closely with the public sector figure. Other states have different averages: for example, the Australian Capital Territory has the highest full-time average at $119,090, while Tasmania has the lowest at $96,008. States and territories provides a full breakdown.
If you are considering a VPS5 role, it is helpful to compare the offered salary to the national line. The site’s chart will show the distance from the average. You can also check job medians for similar roles or industry medians for the public administration sector.
Key points to remember
- The national full-time average is the reference point: $2,083.70 a week, $108,352 a year.
- The public sector average is higher, at $2,263.10 a week.
- The Victorian average is $2,041.10 a week.
- VPS5 salaries are not published in the provided sources, but typical ranges are available from the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement.
- Take-home pay depends on tax brackets, Medicare, and personal circumstances.
For more detail on how the figures are set, see How the figures are set.