NT Registrar Salary and Take-Home Pay 2025–26
This page is for NT registrars and senior registrars comparing base salary, estimated take-home, shift penalties, overtime, restrictive duty and recall/call-back. It focuses on registrar progression and the roster items that can move Northern Territory registrar income beyond the base row.
Takeaways
- NT registrar base salary runs from $122,264 to $153,195.
- NT senior registrar rows run from $166,617 to $182,143.
- NT overtime is listed as 1.5x weekdays, 2x weekends and 2.5x public holidays; separate overtime attendance has a 4-hour minimum.
- The on-call (restrictive duty) allowance is $5.02/hr (NT Determination 1 of 2026, cl.48.8(b)); leave loading is a flat $1,811/annum, not 17.5%.
NT Registrar Pay Levels (Base Salary and Estimated Take-Home)
Filtered to NT 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 | $122,264 | $85,022 |
| Registrar - Year 2 | $128,154 | $88,044 |
| Registrar - Year 3 | $134,190 | $91,052 |
| Registrar - Year 4 | $140,378 | $93,775 |
| Registrar - Year 5 | $146,712 | $96,562 |
| Registrar - Year 6 | $153,195 | $99,415 |
| Senior Registrar - Year 1 | $166,617 | $105,320 |
| Senior Registrar - Year 2 | $182,143 | $112,479 |
Senior registrar rows are included where the current state pay table lists them.
What changes registrar take-home pay in NT?
- Registrar year level and senior registrar appointment set the base row before roster effects.
- Evening, night, weekend, public holiday and overtime inputs can change gross and net pay materially.
- Restrictive duty, clinical advice by telephone and recall/call-back 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 NT?
For NT registrars, the practical pay question is how progression, shiftwork, overtime, restrictive duty and call-backs interact.
- The NT registrar base range is $122,264 to $153,195 before senior registrar rows.
- NT senior registrar rows run from $166,617 to $182,143.
- NT registrar rows use 38 ordinary hours per week before shift penalties, overtime or restrictive-duty payments.
- Shiftwork, overtime, restrictive duty, clinical advice by telephone and recall/call-back should be modelled as separate pay concepts.
- Professional development leave and allowance items are listed for registrar and senior registrar levels.
Registrar penalty-rate table
Start with the base row, then add the roster items that actually apply.
| Roster item | NT rate/loading | Why it matters | Where to model/check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | 38 hours per week | Registrar base rows use the same ordinary-hours frame before roster additions. | Open registrar calculator |
| Evening / night shiftwork | +15% evening; +22.5% night; +30% continuous nights over 4 weeks | After-hours ordinary duty should be separated from overtime. | Model after-hours |
| Saturday / Sunday ordinary duty | +50% Saturday; +100% Sunday | Weekend load can materially change registrar gross and net pay. | Model weekend work |
| Public holiday ordinary duty | +150% | Public holidays are high-impact inputs at registrar salaries. | Model public holidays |
| Overtime | 1.5x weekdays; 2x weekends; 2.5x public holidays | Overtime is separate from ordinary shiftwork penalties. | Model overtime |
| Separate overtime attendance | 4-hour minimum; 3-hour minimum in restrictive duty | Minimum payments matter for recall/call-back work. | Check NT agreement |
| Fatigue protection | 9-hour break; double time if directed back without it | Heavy clinical-advice or overtime load can affect pay and roster recovery. | Check fatigue rule |
| On-call (restrictive duty) | $5.02 per hour | NT Determination 1 of 2026: $5.02/hr flat rate while on restrictive duty — add to worked-example income when modelling on-call rosters. | Model NT on-call |
Restrictive duty, call-back and registrar allowances
NT separates ordinary shiftwork, overtime, restrictive duty and recall/call-back work, so these should not be modelled as one item.
- First roster on-call allowance is listed as a Schedule 1 / Commissioner Determination item and is inclusive of telephone calls.
- Recall to duty while on-call is paid under the overtime clause.
- Clinical advice by telephone has separate Night and Day/Night rate categories in the NT agreement summary.
- A separate overtime attendance has a 4-hour minimum, or 3 hours if you perform overtime while in restrictive duty.
- The 9-hour break rule can trigger release without loss of pay, or double time if directed back before the break is achieved.
Registrar leave and professional development
These items affect job value and should sit alongside base salary when comparing registrar roles.
- Recreation leave is listed as 4 weeks plus 2 weeks if stationed in NT, with separate seven-day shiftworker settings.
- Personal leave is listed as 3 weeks per year.
- Professional development (PD) is listed as 10 days for registrar and senior registrar levels plus a PD allowance.
- An additional professional development allowance claim up to $3,000 is noted subject to agreement conditions.
- Time off in lieu of overtime must be requested in writing, used within 8 months and is capped at 40 hours.
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 | $203,554 | $121,390 | Open preset |
Worked examples (NT)
* Estimated after tax and HECS/HELP. Your actual payslip will depend on roster mix, allowances, and deductions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this NT registrar page include senior registrars?
Yes. Senior registrar rows are included where they appear in the Northern Territory pay table.
What changes NT registrar take-home pay most?
Registrar take-home changes with year level, evening and night work, weekends, public holidays, overtime, restrictive duty, recall/call-back, HECS/HELP withholding, salary packaging and eligible allowances.
Where should I check the full NT pay guide?
Use the main Northern Territory overview page for the full pay table, state-specific award summary, and all-level comparison.
How should I think about NT on-call versus recall?
Restrictive duty and on-call pay for being available. Recall or call-back is the work event after being called back and is paid under the overtime clause, so it should be checked separately when modelling a roster.