Australia · APS classification (enterprise-agreement pay) · FY 2024
SES-3 Classification Salary
Senior Executive Service Band 3 — deputy secretary level.
2024 salary range
$343,340 – $529,929
Annual base in AUD (A$). Excludes locality pay, allowances, and performance bonuses.
Step-by-step pay table
| Distribution step | Annual | Monthly (approx) | Hourly (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $343,340 | $28,612 | $165 |
| 2 | $395,267 | $32,939 | $190 |
| 3 | $416,400 | $34,700 | $200 |
| 4 | $436,161 | $36,347 | $210 |
| 5 | $529,929 | $44,161 | $255 |
Hourly computed assuming 2,080 annual working hours. Actual hourly rates on official tables may differ slightly.
Frequently asked
How much does a SES-3 make in the Australia federal government?
A SES-3 in the Australia federal civil service earns between $343,340 and $529,929 per year in 2024, before locality adjustments, allowances, and bonuses. These figures are published by Australian Public Service Commission (APSC).
Is the SES-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.