Australia · APS classification (APSC cross-agency distribution) · FY 2024
SA-APS3 Classification Salary
Services Australia EA — APS Level 3 salary band (min/max).
2024 salary range
$71,170 – $79,320
Annual base in AUD (A$). Excludes locality pay, allowances, and performance bonuses.
Step-by-step pay table
| Distribution point | Annual | Monthly (approx) | Hourly (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $71,170 | $5,931 | $34 |
| 2 | $79,320 | $6,610 | $38 |
Hourly computed assuming 2,080 annual working hours. Actual hourly rates on official tables may differ slightly.
Frequently asked
How much does a SA-APS3 make in the Australia federal government?
A SA-APS3 in the Australia federal civil service earns between $71,170 and $79,320 per year in 2024, before locality adjustments, allowances, and bonuses. These figures are published by Australian Public Service Commission (APSC).
Is the SA-APS3 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.