Median salary
$74,545
ANZSCO 2422 · Education professionals
TAFE teacher or tutor salary in Australia
Median salary for an Australian tafe teacher or tutor is $74,545 per year (2022-23 tax return data), with $59,903 take-home after tax at current FY2025-26 rates.
After tax (yr)
$59,903
Fortnightly
$2,304
Tax returns
24,629
Income distribution
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2022-23, Table 15 (ANZSCO unit group 2422, based on 24,629 tax returns).
| Metric | Taxable income | Salary / wages | Total income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | $76,298 | $74,545 | $80,506 |
| Average (mean) | $75,933 | $70,665 | $79,869 |
Taxable income = gross income minus allowable deductions. Salary / wages = PAYG-reported income only. Total income = all sources including investment, business, etc.
Take-home pay on the median $tafe teacher or tutor salary
| Gross salary (median) | $74,545 |
| Income tax | −$13,152 |
| Medicare levy (2%) | −$1,491 |
| Take-home pay | $59,903 |
| + Employer super | $8,945 |
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Related occupations · Education professionals
Other occupations within the same ANZSCO sub-major group.
| Occupation | Tax returns | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Primary school teacher | 193,294 | $83,026 |
| Secondary school teacher | 168,400 | $94,085 |
| University lecturer or tutor | 70,637 | $85,457 |
| School teacher - type not specified | 34,017 | $71,789 |
| Pre-school or kindergarten teacher | 24,936 | $60,441 |
| Private teacher or tutor | 24,466 | $22,283 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tafe teacher or tutor earn in Australia?
The median salary or wage income for an Australian tafe teacher or tutor in 2022-23 was $74,545, based on 24,629 lodged tax returns. The average (mean) was $70,665; the mean is pulled up by high earners so the median is a better guide for a typical tafe teacher or tutor.
What is a tafe teacher or tutor salary after tax?
On the median $74,545 salary for a tafe teacher or tutor, take-home pay in FY2025-26 is about $59,903 per year after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy — roughly $2,304 per fortnight or $1,152 per week.
How much tax does a tafe teacher or tutor pay?
On the median $74,545 salary, a tafe teacher or tutor in FY2025-26 pays about $14,642 in total tax — $13,152 income tax plus $1,491 Medicare levy. Effective rate: 19.6%.
How many people work as a tafe teacher or tutor in Australia?
24,629 Australians lodged a tax return as a tafe teacher or tutor in 2022-23. This is the count of individuals who classified themselves under ANZSCO unit group 2422 on their return.
What is the average vs median tafe teacher or tutor salary?
Average (mean): $70,665. Median: $74,545. The median is usually lower because a small number of very high earners pull the average up. For a realistic picture of what a typical tafe teacher or tutor earns, use the median.
Data sources
Salary data: Australian Taxation Office — Taxation Statistics 2022-23, Table 15. Used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Australia licence.
Take-home pay calculated at paycalculator.page using ATO-published FY2025-26 brackets, 2% Medicare levy, and default settings (Australian resident, private hospital cover, tax-free threshold claimed).