ACT Registrar Salary and Take-Home Pay 2026–27
This page is for ACT registrars and senior registrars comparing base salary, estimated take-home, overtime, on-call and recall/call-back. It focuses on registrar progression and the roster items that can move ACT registrar income beyond the base row.
By Jacob Stretton, RN & final-year medical student · figures sourced from the public EBAs & the ATO · About & methodology →
Key takeaways
- EPHA salary packaging (~$9,010 FBT-free) and 17.5% leave loading both apply; at senior registrar salaries these add several thousand dollars annually.
ACT Registrar Pay Levels (Base Salary and Estimated Take-Home)
Filtered to ACT registrar and senior registrar rows so you can compare progression and higher-roster earnings without early-career pay lines.
| Level | Base salary | Estimated take-home | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registrar - Year 1 | $125,473 | $86,410 | Open calculator |
| Registrar - Year 2 | $135,446 | $91,550 | Open calculator |
| Registrar - Year 3 | $145,460 | $95,956 | Open calculator |
| Registrar - Year 4 | $155,223 | $100,252 | Open calculator |
| Senior Registrar - Year 1 | $173,760 | $108,408 | Open calculator |
Senior registrar rates are shown where Australian Capital Territory publishes them.
Rates effective first full pay period on or after 1 December 2025 (final scheduled increase in the instrument; successor ACTPS agreement in bargaining as at July 2026) · ACT Public Sector Medical Practitioners Determination 2023–2026 (FWC workplace determination AG531082, made 12 November 2025), Annex A · source.
What changes registrar take-home pay in ACT?
- Registrar year level and senior registrar appointment set the base row before roster effects.
- Evening, night, weekend, public holiday, overtime, on-call and recall inputs can change gross and net pay materially.
- On-call availability, digital recall and workplace recall should be modelled as separate pay concepts.
- Higher Education Contribution Scheme/Higher Education Loan Program (HECS/HELP) withholding and salary packaging settings become more visible at registrar incomes.
Progression, on-call and recall in ACT
For ACT registrars, the practical pay question is how progression, overtime, on-call, recall and after-hours penalties interact.
- Education allowance and study leave should sit alongside base salary when comparing registrar roles.
- Use the registrar preset below as a starting point, then change the roster inputs to match your actual term.
Registrar penalty-rate table
Start with the base row, then add the roster items that actually apply.
| Roster item | ACT rate/loading | Why it matters | Where to model/check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | 38 hours per week | Registrar base rows use the 38-hour ordinary-hours frame before roster additions. | Open registrar calculator |
| Evening / night ordinary hours | +12.5% evening; +25% night | After-hours ordinary work should be separated from overtime and recall. | Model after-hours |
| Saturday / Sunday ordinary hours | +50% Saturday; +75% Sunday | Weekend load can materially change registrar gross and net pay. | Model weekend work |
| Public holiday ordinary hours | +150% (2.5x total pay) | Public holidays are high-impact inputs at registrar salaries. | Model public holidays |
| Overtime trigger | All time above 10 hours in a shift | Long shifts can trigger overtime separately from ordinary penalties. | Model overtime |
| Overtime trigger (fortnightly) | All hours above 76 per fortnight at 1.5× | Under the ACT determination, fortnightly hours above 76 trigger overtime, relevant for registrar call rosters with multiple shorter shifts. | Model ACT fortnightly overtime |
| On-call allowance | First hour of overtime per on-call period, once per 24 hours | Availability pay is separate from recall work. | Check the ACT determination |
| Recall / call-back | Digital recall 1-hour minimum; workplace recall 4-hour minimum | Remote and workplace recall have different payment minimums. | Check recall rules |
Registrar allowances
These two payslip items sit outside the penalty table above.
| Extra | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Education allowance | $4,558/year | Senior Resident Medical Officer Year 2 and above, and registrar rows. |
| Overtime meal allowance | Per meal thresholds | Applies when unnotified overtime extends across breakfast, lunch or dinner. |
Registrar leave, study and education items
These items affect job value and should sit alongside base salary when comparing registrar roles.
| Extra | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual leave | 5 weeks (190 hours)/year | Plus up to 5 extra days if you work at least 10 Sundays in a year. |
| Personal leave | 136.8 hours/year | Listed for 38-hour workers. |
| Study time | Up to 4 hours/week | Resident Medical Officers, registrars and senior registrars. |
| Conference leave | Up to 80 hours/year | Junior Medical Officers, with approval. |
Worked examples (ACT)
* Estimated after tax and HECS/HELP. Your actual payslip will depend on roster mix, allowances, and deductions.
Frequently asked questions
Does this ACT registrar page include senior registrars?
What changes ACT registrar take-home pay most?
Where should I check the full ACT pay guide?
How should I think about ACT on-call versus recall?
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