• 01 Government school CRT rates at a glance — summary table + state-by-state breakdown 3
• 02 Catholic systemic and Fair Work Award rates — VIC, WA, NSW, QLD, and award floor 5
• 03 Agency vs. school-direct employment — the daily rate gap and how to close it 6
• 04 Annual income worked examples — NSW reference rate + all-state 160-day comparison 6
• 05 Superannuation as a CRT — SG rate, ACT uplift, and checking contributions 7
• 06 Tax position for CRTs — TFN declarations, withholding, and lodgement obligations 7
• ? Frequently asked questions 8

The table below shows current government school CRT daily rates for a standard full school day. Half-day rates, where a state defines them, are typically 55% of the full-day rate. Rates are set by each state's enterprise agreement and reviewed periodically.

NSW uses three CRT classifications tied to your NESA accreditation level, under the Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award 2024, with 3% annual increases each October.

VIC public schools pay CRTs by the hour with a daily maximum at 6 hours. Under VGSA 2022, the proficient CRT rate was $70.97/hour ($425.80/day maximum). Graduate teachers received approximately $65–68/hour ($393–$408/day). [Source: education.vic.gov.au; VGSA 2022]

Queensland public school supply teachers are paid a flat daily rate derived from the hourly rate in the Department of Education State School Teachers' Certified Agreement 2022 (reprinted September 2024). The current daily rate is approximately $492.38. New enterprise bargaining was underway in 2026 — check teach.qld.gov.au for updated rates. [Source: QLD DoE CA 2022; classcover.com.au]

WA public schools pay CRTs by the hour under the School Education Act Employees' General Agreement 2023 (3% increase from December 2025). A 20% casual loading applies. Approximate daily rates based on a 6–6.5 hour day:

South Australia uses the term Temporary Relief Teacher (TRT). Rates are set in the SA School and Preschool Education Staff Enterprise Agreement 2024 (4% backdated to May 2023, then 3% per year). There are 9 tiers; selected rates effective 8 May 2026:

TRTs employed Under Special Authority receive an additional 25% loading (Tier 1 becomes approximately $494/day). [Source: SA DoE EA 2024, approximate; verify before accepting an engagement]

Tasmania's DECYP Teachers Agreement 2026 (effective 23 March 2026) provides a 13-level daily rate schedule. Daily rate = annual salary ÷ 200 working days. Selected levels:

ACT has the clearest CRT rate schedule nationally. Under the Education Directorate (Teaching Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2023–2026 (rates effective 4 December 2025):

Partial-day payment is calculated at one-sixth of the daily rate per hour. ACT government schools contribute 12.5% superannuation — above the national 12% SG rate. [Source: ACT EA 2023–2026; High confidence]

NT CRT daily rates are not confirmed from a primary source. Estimates of $460–$505/day are derived from annual salary scales under the NTPS Educators' Enterprise Agreement 2024–2027 (effective 1 January 2026), divided by 200 working days. For confirmed rates, contact NT Department of Education HR directly or visit teachintheterritory.nt.gov.au. [Source: ClassCover, Mar 2026 — treat as indicative only]

Victorian Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement (VCEMEA) CRTs are paid at the Fair Work Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2020 Level 5 + $1.00, giving a current rate of $481.60/day (effective 1 July 2025). This is above the VIC government proficient rate and is updated each July following the Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review. [Source: ieuvictas.org.au; FWC Annual Wage Review 2025]

Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) pays a flat $602.71/day full (half-day: $301.36), effective January 2026. This is the highest publicly cited flat CRT daily rate nationally. [Source: teachingjobs.com.au, medium confidence — not confirmed against the CEWA enterprise agreement]

Rates under the NSW and ACT Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023 are set in IEU NSW/ACT salary tables, which are not publicly accessible. NSW Catholic CRT rates broadly track NSW government rates (typically within 3–8%). Contact your employing diocese's CEO or HR for the current daily rate. General reference: ieu.asn.au.

CRT daily rates for QLD Catholic systemic schools (Brisbane Catholic Education; Catholic Schools Qld) are not publicly available. Contact the relevant employing authority (BCE or CSQ) or IEU Queensland for current figures.

The Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2020 (MA000077) applies to non-systemic Catholic schools, small independent schools, and early childhood settings without their own enterprise agreement. This is the minimum floor — government and systemic Catholic schools pay above it.

When you work through an agency, the school is invoiced a service fee that includes your daily rate plus the agency's margin — community estimates place this gap at $80–$150 per day above what the teacher receives. CRTs typically receive Award-adjacent rates (Fair Work Award Level 3–5) rather than the full government EA daily rate. Agencies do not publicly disclose their margin. [Source: AEU Victoria; industry community estimates]

When you work directly with a school — government or Catholic systemic — you are employed directly and receive the full daily rate. In NSW, a Proficient CRT booked direct receives $523.04/day; through some agencies the same teacher might receive $413.30–$446.95/day (Fair Work Award Level 3–4). Tradewind Australia (VIC) advertised $415.04–$462.88/day in 2026, below both the VIC government proficient rate ($425.80) and the VIC Catholic rate ($481.60). [Source: Tradewind Australia advertised rates, 2026]

Examples below use NSW CT2 (Proficient, $523.04/day) as the reference rate. A typical school year has approximately 200 days; active CRTs generally achieve 130–175 days.

Every CRT booking is a casual employment engagement, and casual employees are entitled to superannuation contributions on every engagement regardless of hours worked or weekly earnings. The minimum hours threshold was removed on 1 July 2022. [Source: ATO Superannuation Guarantee; Fair Work Act 2009]

The Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate increased to 12% on 1 July 2025, up from 11.5% in 2024–25. At a $490/day rate, this is an additional $58.80 per day of super — approximately $3–$5 extra per day over the previous rate, which compounds meaningfully across a school year. ACT government schools contribute 12.5% employer super under the ACT EA, above the national SG rate.

The tax-free threshold trap. Every Australian resident can earn $18,200 per year before paying income tax. When lodging your TFN Declaration with each employer, claim the tax-free threshold from only one employer — the one paying you the most. If you claim it from every school, each employer withholds less tax than they should and you will owe the difference at lodgement. A CRT working at 10 schools all claiming the threshold can face a tax bill of $2,000–$4,000. [Source: ATO TFN Declarations; ATO multiple income sources guidance]

1. What is the CRT daily rate in NSW in 2026?

NSW has three rates: $466.44/day (Casual Teacher 1, Graduate accreditation), $523.04/day (Casual Teacher 2, Proficient accreditation), and $582.38/day (Casual Teacher 3, Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher accreditation). These rates took effect in October 2025 under the Crown Employees Award 2024 and increase by 3% each October. [Source: NSW DoE, Oct 2025]

2. Do CRT teachers get superannuation?

Yes. Every casual employment engagement in Australia attracts superannuation contributions at the Superannuation Guarantee rate of 12% from 1 July 2025. There is no minimum earnings or minimum hours threshold for casual employees. Check your contributions in myGov linked to the ATO at least once per school term.

3. Do CRT agencies pay less than booking direct with a school?

In most cases, yes. Agencies typically pay at Fair Work Award rates (Level 3–5), while direct employment with a government or Catholic systemic school pays at the relevant state EA rate. For a Proficient NSW CRT, the difference between the Fair Work Award Level 4 ($446.95) and the NSW government rate ($523.04) is $76.09 per day — approximately $11,400 per year at 150 days worked. Register directly with your state DoE CRT pool and individual schools to access the full rate.

4. How much can you earn CRT teaching full-time for a year?

At 200 working days (maximum possible school year) in NSW, a Proficient CRT earns $104,608 gross plus $12,553 super. Most active CRTs achieve 130–175 days, putting typical gross income in the $68,000–$91,000 range depending on state and accreditation level.

5. I work for several schools. Do I need to do anything special at tax time?

Two things: first, ensure you have only claimed the tax-free threshold from one employer (your primary one). Second, when lodging your return in myTax, confirm that STP data from all employers has pre-filled. If a school appears to be missing, contact them and ask them to check their STP reporting. You are required to lodge a tax return regardless of total income. [Source: ATO]

6. Is the VIC government CRT rate changing in 2026?

VIC VGSA 2022 expired at the end of 2025. An in-principle VGSA 2026 agreement was reached in May 2026 but was not yet formally certified at time of writing. Once certified, CRT rates will increase; the proficient rate of $425.80/day under VGSA 2022 is the current working figure. Monitor the AEU Victoria website for the certified agreement. [Source: AEU Victoria, May 2026]

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