Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Pay rise kicks in for WA teachers

Western Australian public school teachers and leaders will this week receive a 5% pay rise, backdated to 6 December 2023.

Under the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, public school teachers and leaders are set to receive a 12% pay rise over three years.

Specifically, they will receive a 5% increase effective on and from 6 December 2023, 4% effective on and from 6 December 2024, and 3% effective on and from 6 December 2025, Education Minister, Dr Tony Buti confirmed.

“We value the work of public school teachers, and I am pleased this payment has been fast-tracked so it can be in their bank accounts as they start Term 4,” said Minister Buti.

“We are committed to enhancing the quality of education to ensure that all students have the best learning opportunities to succeed.

“We continue to address workload issues and implement a range of strategies to attract and retain quality teachers who are so instrumental in preparing our young people for the future.” 

The agreement will see a graduate teacher’s starting salary increase by $9,781 to $88,178, and a senior teacher’s salary increase by $14,704 to $132,557.

Experienced Level 3 teachers will earn up to $147,077 and a senior school principal up to $206,662.

In addition to increased wages for public school teachers, the agreement includes a number of initiatives to address workload issues, enhance career pathways, and attract more quality teachers to regional and remote areas.

“This sends a clear message to public school teachers that we value their very important work, helping West Australian children get the best possible start to their educations,” said Industrial Relations Minister, Simone McGurk.

“In addition to a 12% salary increase over three years, this agreement will also see other benefits including measures to address workload and support teachers in the classroom,” she said.

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