New South Wales public hospital pay guide · Interns & Residents · 2025–26
NSW Intern & Resident Salary and Take-Home Pay (2025–26)
This page focuses on NSW intern and resident pay in 2025–26: base salary, after-tax take-home examples, and the roster settings that move net pay most. For full award detail across all levels, use the New South Wales overview page.
NSW Intern & Resident Pay Levels (Base Salary and Estimated Take-Home)
New South Wales interns & residents page covering intern, resident, RMO, and house officer style pay lines.
| Level | Base salary | Estimated take-home | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intern | $80,570 | $61,964 | Open in calculator |
| Resident - Year 1 | $94,441 | $69,316 | Open in calculator |
| Resident - Year 2 | $103,873 | $74,315 | Open in calculator |
| Resident - Year 3 | $103,873 | $74,315 | Open in calculator |
This page focuses on intern, resident, RMO, and house officer style pay lines drawn from the current New South Wales pay table.
What changes intern & resident take-home pay in NSW?
- Classification and year level: the move from intern to resident/RMO changes the base rate before any roster effects.
- Roster mix: nights, weekends, and public holidays shift take-home well above the base line.
- Overtime and other paid additional hours matter quickly when shifts run long or get called back in.
- HECS/HELP withholding and salary packaging can materially change what actually lands in your bank account.
Worked examples (NSW)
These use the same role-specific calculator presets linked on this page so you can adjust them to your own roster.
*Estimated after tax and HECS/HELP using the current site assumptions. Your actual payslip will depend on roster mix, allowances, and deductions.
FAQ: NSW intern & resident pay
Which NSW grades are included on this page?
This page covers the intern, resident, RMO, and house officer style pay lines in the live New South Wales pay table. Use the overview page if you want the full intern-to-registrar spread in one place.
Why can two residents in NSW take home different amounts?
Base salary is only the starting point. Take-home changes with after-hours work, weekends, public holidays, overtime, HECS/HELP withholding, and salary packaging.
Where should I check the full NSW pay guide?
Use the main New South Wales overview page for the full pay table, award summary, and all-level worked examples.
Sources
This page reuses the current New South Wales pay data and guide content, but narrows the view to intern, resident, RMO, and house officer style pay lines for easier role-specific comparison.