Why pay disputes are rising as public school salaries surge
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Why pay disputes are rising as public school salaries surge

Melbourne private school teachers are striking over pay, as a 28.3 per cent public school wage rise over four years makes it harder for private schools to compete on salary.

Teacher wages at some of Melbourne’s private schools are expected to dip below what public schools pay experienced teachers, with school leaders foreshadowing further pressure on private school budgets.

Quick Sip: Private school average total remuneration was $119,976 in 2024-25, but public school increases of 28.3 per cent over four years may soon push government salaries higher for experienced teachers.
Full story at The Age

What readers are saying

Stepho
The story notes that experienced teachers at public schools will reach 166150 while some private ones risk falling behind their current 120000. That gap will make it much harder for the not for profit independents like Overnewton to keep their existing staff without lifting fees.
NorthernBeachesEm
Does the 28.3 percent public school rise include super or is it base salary only? 💭

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