Victorian Premier’s Salary to Rise to Almost $500,000

This comes following a 3.5 percent pay rise for all politicians in the Australian state.

Premier of Victoria Jacinta Allan speaks during the Victoria State Memorial Service Held For Ron Barassi AM at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia on Nov. 10, 2023. Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan’s annual remuneration will increase to almost half a million dollars following the latest pay rise decision for all politicians in the Australian state.

On July 1, the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal handed down a decision (pdf) to award a 3.5 percent increase to MPs’ salaries and expense allowances from the new financial year.