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Junior Doctor Pay Calculator by State/Territory

Use this page as a calculator hub: pick a state, open the junior doctor pay calculator with a preset, and compare quick base and take-home examples before reading the full guide.

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What drives differences?

  • Base rates: vary by state and level (intern, resident, registrar).
  • Penalties: weekends, evenings, nights, public holidays differ by agreement.
  • Overtime rules: rates/tiered multipliers vary.
  • Allowances: some states include site/shift-specific allowances.
  • Tax + HECS/HELP: HECS on gross, tax on taxable after packaging/deductions.
  • Salary packaging: availability and retained benefit can vary by employer/state.

Pay levels and quick estimates

SA doctor pay

LevelBase
Intern$91,757
Resident - Year 1$99,707
Registrar - Year 1$107,655
Registrar - Year 2$124,346
Registrar - Year 3$134,677
Registrar - Year 4$142,627
Registrar - Year 5$150,573
Registrar - Year 6$158,523
Senior Registrar - Year 1$163,291
Senior Registrar - Year 2$169,648
Gross Income: $103,078
Net Income*: $74,541
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TAS doctor pay

LevelBase
Intern$92,298
Resident - Year 1$98,133
Resident - Year 2$105,029
Resident - Year 3$111,395
Registrar - Year 1$138,978
Registrar - Year 2$146,404
Registrar - Year 3$152,770
Registrar - Year 4$159,135
Registrar - Year 5$180,883
Registrar - Year 6$189,371
Registrar - Year 7$194,675
Senior Registrar - Year 1$180,883
Senior Registrar - Year 2$189,371
Senior Registrar - Year 3$194,675
Senior Registrar - Year 4$194,675
Gross Income: $105,031
Net Income*: $75,576
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QLD doctor pay

LevelBase
Intern$97,509
Resident - Year 1$105,119
Resident - Year 2$112,867
Registrar - Year 1$137,861
Registrar - Year 2$141,683
Registrar - Year 3$145,529
Registrar - Year 4$151,417
Registrar - Year 5$155,398
Registrar - Year 6$159,387
Senior Registrar - Year 1$175,317
Senior Registrar - Year 2$181,302
Senior Registrar - Year 3$187,274
Senior Registrar - Year 4$193,191
Gross Income: $112,264
Net Income*: $79,409
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NT doctor pay

LevelBase
Intern$90,150
Resident - Year 1$102,781
Resident - Year 2$109,661
Resident - Year 3$116,306
Resident - Year 4$122,264
Registrar - Year 1$122,264
Registrar - Year 2$128,154
Registrar - Year 3$134,190
Registrar - Year 4$140,378
Registrar - Year 5$146,712
Registrar - Year 6$153,195
Senior Registrar - Year 1$166,617
Senior Registrar - Year 2$182,143
Gross Income: $104,498
Net Income*: $75,293
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ACT doctor pay

LevelBase
Intern$88,485
Resident - Year 1$102,486
Resident - Year 2$111,826
Resident - Year 3$125,473
Resident - Year 4$135,446
Registrar - Year 1$125,473
Registrar - Year 2$135,446
Registrar - Year 3$145,460
Registrar - Year 4$155,223
Senior Registrar - Year 1$173,760
Gross Income: $100,423
Net Income*: $73,134
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WA doctor pay

LevelBase
Intern$93,590
Resident - Year 1$102,377
Resident - Year 2$112,039
Resident - Year 3$122,740
Registrar - Year 1$128,760
Registrar - Year 2$135,085
Registrar - Year 3$145,044
Registrar - Year 4$152,180
Registrar - Year 5$159,674
Registrar - Year 6$167,541
Registrar - Year 7$175,802
Senior Registrar - Year 1$188,817
Senior Registrar - Year 2$198,142
Gross Income: $106,621
Net Income*: $76,418
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VIC doctor pay

LevelBase
Intern$85,494
Resident - Year 1$90,919
Resident - Year 2$98,562
Resident - Year 3$98,562
Registrar - Year 1$129,491
Registrar - Year 2$136,882
Registrar - Year 3$142,098
Registrar - Year 4$149,217
Registrar - Year 5$173,386
Registrar - Year 6$178,232
Gross Income: $97,288
Net Income*: $71,472
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* After tax and HECs repayments have been deducted

Sources and disclaimer: Refer to each state’s EBA/award for exact rules and rates. Use the calculator for estimates; confirm with your employer’s HR/payroll.

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