ACT Registrar Salary and Take-Home Pay 2025–26
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.
Takeaways
- ACT registrar base salary runs from $125,473 to $155,223.
- ACT senior registrar row is $173,760.
- Overtime triggers on shifts >10 hours AND on fortnightly totals >76 hours (EBA Clause 49) — call rosters with multiple shorter shifts can still hit overtime.
- On-call allowance equals one hour of overtime per on-call period (once per 24 hours); digital recall 1-hour minimum, workplace recall 4-hour minimum at overtime rates.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registrar - Year 1 | $125,473 | $85,753 |
| Registrar - Year 2 | $135,446 | $90,808 |
| Registrar - Year 3 | $145,460 | $95,214 |
| Registrar - Year 4 | $155,223 | $99,510 |
| Senior Registrar - Year 1 | $173,760 | $107,666 |
Senior registrar rows are included where the current state pay table lists them.
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.
What changes registrar pay in ACT?
For ACT registrars, the practical pay question is how progression, overtime, on-call, recall and after-hours penalties interact.
- The ACT registrar base range is $125,473 to $155,223 before senior registrar rows.
- ACT senior registrar row is $173,760.
- ACT registrar rows use 38 ordinary hours per week before penalties, overtime, on-call or recall.
- On-call availability, digital recall and workplace recall are separate pay concepts.
- Education allowance and study leave should sit alongside base salary when comparing registrar roles.
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× | ACT EBA Clause 49: 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 ACT agreement |
| Recall / call-back | Digital recall 1-hour minimum; workplace recall 4-hour minimum | Remote and workplace recall have different payment minimums. | Check recall rules |
On-call, recall and registrar allowances
ACT separates on-call availability from the work done after recall, so these should not be modelled as one item.
- On-call allowance is paid at the rate of the first hour of overtime for each on-call period, once per 24 hours.
- Digital recall has a 1-hour minimum at overtime rates.
- Workplace recall has a 4-hour minimum at overtime rates.
- Overtime meal allowance can apply if unnotified overtime extends across breakfast, lunch or dinner thresholds.
- Education allowance is listed as $4,558 per year for Senior Resident Medical Officer Year 2 and above, and registrar rows.
Registrar leave, study and education items
These items affect job value and should sit alongside base salary when comparing registrar roles.
- Annual leave is 5 weeks (190 hours) per year, plus up to 5 extra days if you work at least 10 Sundays in a year.
- Personal leave is listed as 136.8 hours per year for 38-hour workers.
- Resident Medical Officers, registrars and senior registrars can access up to 4 hours study time per week under the study leave clause.
- Junior Medical Officers can access up to 80 hours conference leave per year with approval.
Gross vs net at registrar incomes
Registrar base salary is higher, but HECS/HELP withholding and marginal tax settings also become more visible at these incomes.
| Scenario | Grade | Gross income | Estimated net | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registrar example | Registrar - Year 3 | $216,810 | $127,090 | Open preset |
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?
Yes. Senior registrar rows are included where they appear in the ACT pay table.
What changes ACT registrar take-home pay most?
Registrar take-home changes with year level, evening and night work, weekends, public holidays, overtime, on-call, recall, HECS/HELP withholding, salary packaging and eligible allowances.
Where should I check the full ACT pay guide?
Use the main Australian Capital Territory overview page for the full pay table, state-specific award summary, and all-level comparison.
How should I think about ACT on-call versus recall?
On-call pays for being available. Digital recall and workplace recall are work events after being contacted and have separate minimum payment rules, so they should be checked separately when modelling a roster.