VPS6 salary: How the Victorian public service classification compares to awards and the national minimum wage
Understand the VPS6 salary in context: how this Victorian public service level compares to award rates, the national minimum wage, and the national earnings index.
The exact VPS6 salary is not specified in the provided sources, but as a senior Victorian public service role it sits well above the national index of 100 ($108,352 annualised) and far above the national minimum wage index of 48.2.
VPS6 salary: What it is and how it fits with awards and the national minimum wage
The keyword "VPS6 salary" refers to the pay rate for a Victorian Public Service employee at the VPS6 classification level. VPS6 is a senior level within the Victorian Public Service, typically covering senior policy, legal, or technical roles. It is not a single figure but a range set by the Victorian Government's enterprise agreement. The exact VPS6 salary is not included in the provided search results. This article explains how VPS6 compares to award rates, the national minimum wage, and the national earnings index.
The national minimum wage and the index
The on-site reference provides a clear benchmark: the national index 100 is full-time adult ordinary-time earnings of $2,083.7 per week, annualised $108,352 (ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026). The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, $1,004.9 per week, annualised $52,255, index 48.2. Award minima rose 4.75% from 1 July 2026. VPS6 is far above both.
How VPS6 relates to awards
Modern awards set minimum rates for many employees. The Fair Work Commission's Modern Awards Pay Database provides calculated minimum rates. The search results show APS levels from ATO and Treasury enterprise agreements. For example, APS Executive Level 1 (EL1) from $120,704 to $141,239 by 2026, and EL2 from $145,264 to $185,713. VPS6 is often considered equivalent to APS EL1 or EL2, but exact matching depends on role. These are not official VPS6 rates.
Awards versus the national minimum wage
VPS6 is well above the national minimum wage. The national minimum wage is $26.44 per hour, $1,004.9 per week, $52,255 annualised. VPS6 as a senior public service role would be significantly higher than the national index of 100 ($108,108,352). The award minima rose 4.75% from 1 July 2026, but VPS6 is above those award floors.
State and industry benchmarks
States have different average earnings. NSW index 101.2 ($109,658 annualised; VIC index 98 ($106,137 annualised; QLD index 97.9 ($106,064 annualised; SA index 98.9 ($102,450 annualised; WA index 106.9 ($115,825 annualised; TAS index 88.6 ($96,008 annualised; NT index 95.2 ($103,173 annualised; ACT index 109.9 ($119,090 annualised). VPS6 is in Victoria, which has an index 98. VPS6 would be higher than the state average.
What to expect from VPS6
The exact VPS6 salary is set by the Victorian Government's enterprise agreement, not included in the search results. The on-site reference provides national benchmarks: index 100 $108,352 annualised; national minimum wage $52,255 annualised. VPS6 would be much higher than both. The award minima rose 4.75% from 1 July 2026, but VPS6 is above those award floors.
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For more on how the index works, see how the index works. For state comparisons, see states. For industry benchmarks, see industries.
Questions people ask
What is the exact VPS6 salary?
The provided search results do not contain a specific VPS6 salary figure. VPS6 is a classification within the Victorian Public Service, typically covering senior professional roles. Actual salaries are set by the Victorian Government's enterprise agreement, which is not included in the search results. For context, the national index is 100 at $108,352 annualised, and the national minimum wage is $52,255 annualised (index 48.2. VPS6 would be much higher than both.
How does VPS6 compare to APS levels?
The search results show APS Executive Level 1 (EL1) and Executive Level 2 (EL2) salaries. For example, the ATO enterprise agreement shows EL1 from $120,704 to $141,239 by 2026, and EL2 from $145,264 to $185,713. VPS6 is often considered equivalent to APS EL1 or EL2, but exact matching depends on the specific role and responsibility. The Treasury enterprise agreement shows similar ranges. However, these are not official VPS6 rates.
Is VPS6 above the national minimum wage?
Yes, VPS6 is well above the national minimum wage. The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, $1,004.9 per week, annualised $52,255 annualised (index 48.2). VPS6, as a senior public service role, would be significantly higher than the national index of 100 ($108,352 annualised). The award minima rose 4.75% from 1 July 2026, but VPS6 is above those award floors.