Australia · APS classification (enterprise-agreement pay) · FY 2024
APS-3 Classification Salary
APS Level 3 — intermediate administrative and program roles.
2024 salary range
$63,740 – $75,824
Annual base in AUD (A$). Excludes locality pay, allowances, and performance bonuses.
Step-by-step pay table
| Distribution step | Annual | Monthly (approx) | Hourly (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $63,740 | $5,312 | $31 |
| 2 | $66,324 | $5,527 | $32 |
| 3 | $70,009 | $5,834 | $34 |
| 4 | $73,904 | $6,159 | $36 |
| 5 | $75,824 | $6,319 | $36 |
Hourly computed assuming 2,080 annual working hours. Actual hourly rates on official tables may differ slightly.
Frequently asked
How much does a APS-3 make in the Australia federal government?
A APS-3 in the Australia federal civil service earns between $63,740 and $75,824 per year in 2024, before locality adjustments, allowances, and bonuses. These figures are published by Australian Public Service Commission (APSC).
Is the APS-3 classification the same in every agency?
The base pay scale is set centrally by Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) and applied uniformly across eligible federal employers, but agency-specific supplements, locality pay, and bargaining agreements can produce meaningful differences in take-home pay.
Where does this data come from?
Directly from Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) at https://www.apsc.gov.au/remuneration-reports. Each page on FedSalary carries the retrieval date and a link back to the primary source.