Hourly base rate for diploma qualified educator with 14years of experience.

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Sibo
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Hourly base rate for diploma qualified educator with 14years of experience.

Post by Sibo » Wed May 27, 2026 10:16 pm

Hi Lorina.What is a reasonable hourly base rate for an educator with 14 years of experience & also diploma qualified assistant for 7years.


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Re: Hourly base rate for diploma qualified educator with 14years of experience.

Post by Lorina » Wed Jun 03, 2026 12:43 pm

Hi!

As a diploma assistant, your minimum wage is a Level 5, which is currently $33.24/hr. However, with your experience and your years of service, you should be able to negotiate your wages.

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