SES Band 3 Salary

Base salary, fortnightly take-home, employer super, and total package for SES Band 3 employees.

Base Salary Range

$370,000 – $620,000

Current financial year

Est. Annual Take-Home

$295,418

On midpoint $495,000

Fortnightly Take-Home

$11,362

After income tax & Medicare

Employer Super

$76,230/yr

15.4% — paid on top of salary

Total Package (Mid)

$571,230

Salary + 15.4% super

Typical Roles at SES Band 3

Secretary (Dept Head)
Chief Executive Officer

Other APS Classification Levels

APS 1$49,592+APS 2$57,430+APS 3$67,875+APS 4$77,865+APS 5$88,085+APS 6$100,190+EL 1$120,750+EL 2$150,800+SES Band 1$200,000+SES Band 2$280,000+

Data sourced from the APSC Remuneration Report. Last verified 1 July 2026. Take-home calculations are estimates based on current tax rates and exclude HECS, salary sacrifice, and other adjustments.Use the calculator for a personalised estimate →