Queensland Government
Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services

Child safety officers can earn up to the following salary levels (as at 1st August 2011):

  • PO2 salary range: $1996.00 - $2554.70 gross per fortnight ($52,074 - $66,650 gross per annum)
  • PO3 salary range: $2683.60 - $2930.70 gross per fortnight ($70,013 - $76,460 gross per annum)

Annual bonuses and other remote and regional incentives may apply depending on the location of appointment.