Where the VPS6 salary sits against the Australian full-time average
The VPS6 salary is a classification level in the Victorian public service, typically covering senior officers and managers. The exact figure is not published in the sources used on this site—the ABS, Fair Work, or the ATO—so we cannot give a precise number. However, we can compare typical VPS6 ranges with the national full-time average and other benchmarks.
The national full-time average
The Australian Bureau of Statistics publishes the national full-time adult average weekly ordinary time earnings twice a year. The latest release, for May 2026, shows an average of $2,083.70 per week. Multiplied by 52 weeks, that is about $108,352 per year. This is the figure used as the line on this site. It is an average, meaning it includes all full-time adults, from entry-level to executives. The ABS also reports a full-time median of about $90,532 per year and an all-employees median of about $74,100 per year (from the Employee Earnings and Hours survey, August 2025).
How VPS6 typically compares
Victorian public service salary ranges are set by the Victorian Public Sector Commission and are not part of the national data published by the ABS or Fair Work. Based on publicly available information, VPS6 salaries generally start above $130,000 and can reach around $150,000 or more, depending on the role and experience. That places them well above the national full-time average of $108,352. They also exceed the full-time median and the all-employees median by a significant margin.
State and sector context
The national average masks differences between states and sectors. For example, the Victorian full-time average is about $106,137 per year (from the ABS state breakdown), slightly below the national figure. The public sector average nationally is higher than the private sector: $2,263.10 per week (about $117,681 per year) for full-time adults in the public sector, compared to $2,034.10 per week (about $105,773 per year) in the private sector. Since VPS6 is a public sector role, it aligns more closely with the public sector average, but the VPS6 range is still above that average.
Other benchmarks
- National minimum wage from 1 July 2026: $26.44 per hour, $1,004.90 per week, about $52,255 per year on a 38-hour week. Award minimums rose 4.75% in the 2026 Annual Wage Review.
- Men's full-time average: about $113,412 per year. Women's full-time average: about $100,594 per year.
- State full-time averages range from about $96,008 in Tasmania to about $119,090 in the Australian Capital Territory.
What this means for you
If you are on a VPS6 salary, you are earning above the typical Australian full-time worker. You can place a salary on the line to see exactly how it compares to the national average. You can also explore states and territories to see how Victorian public sector pay compares with other regions.
Important notes
- The national full-time average is an average of ordinary time earnings, not total earnings. Total earnings include overtime and other payments.
- The ABS publishes Average Weekly Earnings for May and November each year. The next release will be for November 2026, due in February 2027.
- Medians are from the ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey, which is published less frequently. The latest is for August 2025.
- The minimum wage is set by Fair Work and updated each July.
Summary
The VPS6 salary is not directly published in the sources used on this site, but typical ranges are above the national full-time average of $108,352 per year. For a precise figure, refer to the Victorian Public Sector Commission or your employment agreement. Use the tools on this site to compare any salary against the national line.