Australia · APS classification (APSC cross-agency distribution) · FY 2024
SA-APS5 Classification Salary
Services Australia EA — APS Level 5 salary band (min/max).
2024 salary range
$88,834 – $96,829
Annual base in AUD (A$). Excludes locality pay, allowances, and performance bonuses.
Step-by-step pay table
| Distribution point | Annual | Monthly (approx) | Hourly (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $88,834 | $7,403 | $43 |
| 2 | $96,829 | $8,069 | $47 |
Hourly computed assuming 2,080 annual working hours. Actual hourly rates on official tables may differ slightly.
Frequently asked
How much does a SA-APS5 make in the Australia federal government?
A SA-APS5 in the Australia federal civil service earns between $88,834 and $96,829 per year in 2024, before locality adjustments, allowances, and bonuses. These figures are published by Australian Public Service Commission (APSC).
Is the SA-APS5 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.