Why pay disputes are rising as public school salaries surge

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

Teachers walked off the job at an independent school in Melbourne’s west on Thursday, arguing the school’s pay offer falls well short of the public school teachers’ 28.3 per cent increase over the next four years.

The Age has analysed the total remuneration of staff at more than 40 private schools, finding the average total package to be worth $119,976 in 2024-25. However, the figures include both teachers and non-teaching staff.