VPS3 Salary 2026: What You Actually Take Home After Tax
VPS3 salaries range from $81,496 to $98,955 per year depending on value range and progression step, plus 12% super.
Understanding VPS3 Salary
If you're looking at a job in the Victorian Public Service, the classification VPS3 is a common entry point for professional roles. The VPS3 salary range for 2026 is $81,496 to $98,955 per year, depending on your value range and progression step. This is set by the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2024, as detailed by . The award minimum under the Victorian Public Service Award 2016 is lower, but most VPS employees are covered by the enterprise agreement.
VPS3 Pay Points
The VPS3 classification has two value ranges: 3.1 and 3.2. Within each, there are progression steps. For example, a VPS3.1.1 starts at $81,496, while a VPS3.2.5 tops out at $98,955. Your pay point depends on your role and experience. Progression is based on performance, not automatic. The national minimum wage is $26.44 an hour or $1,004.90 a week, so a VPS3 salary is well above that.
From Gross to Take-Home
Your advertised VPS3 salary is the gross amount before tax and Medicare. To compare job offers, you need to know what reaches your bank account each fortnight. That's your take-home pay. Use our Take-home pay guide to estimate.
Tax and Medicare on Your VPS3 Salary
For the 2026–27 tax year, resident tax rates apply. On a VPS3 salary of, say, $90,000, your income tax would be approximately $17,467 (including the Low Income Tax Offset). The Medicare levy is 2% of your taxable income, which is $1,800. The latest published single-person Medicare thresholds are $28,011 and $35,013 – if your income is below the lower threshold, you don't pay the levy; between the thresholds, you pay a reduced rate. But full-time VPS3 salaries are well above, so you'll pay the full 2%.
Fortnightly Take-Home Example
Take a VPS3.1.4 salary of $86,735. After tax and Medicare, your take-home pay is roughly $1,230 per week or $2,460 per fortnight. This is an estimate; your exact amount depends on your tax file number, any deductions, and payroll rounding. For a more precise calculation, see our Tax and Medicare page.
Comparing Job Offers
When comparing a VPS3 role with a private sector offer, remember that super is on top. The VPS Enterprise Agreement provides 12% super from 1 July 2026, which is higher than the 11.5% minimum. That adds $10,379 to $11,875 to your total remuneration package. Also consider salary packaging options, which can reduce your taxable income.
What to Look For
- Base salary: VPS3 range $81,496 to $98,955.
- Super: 12% additional.
- Leave and conditions: VPS offers generous leave and flexible work.
- Progression: Steps within the value range.
Use our Salary packaging guide to see how to maximise your take-home. The Super page explains how employer contributions affect your total package. And if you want to check your specific pay, try the Clearance tool for a quick estimate.
Remember, the figures here are estimates only. Your actual take-home pay depends on your individual circumstances. Always check your payslip and consult a tax professional for personal advice.
Questions
What is the VPS3 salary range in 2026?
VPS3 salaries are $81,496 to $98,955 per year, with two value ranges (3.1 and 3.2) and multiple progression steps. The exact figure depends on your pay point, set by the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2024.
How much tax will I pay on a VPS3 salary?
Using 2026–27 tax rates, a VPS3 salary of $90,000 would have about $17,467 in income tax (including the Low Income Tax Offset) plus $1,800 Medicare levy, leaving around $70,733 take-home pay. Your actual amount may vary due to deductions and payroll rounding.
Is super included in the VPS3 salary?
No, super is paid on top. The VPS Enterprise Agreement provides 12% superannuation from 1 July 2026. For a $90,000 salary, that adds $10,800 to your total remuneration package.