South Australia public hospital pay guide · Registrars · 2025–26
SA Registrar Salary and Take-Home Pay (2025–26)
This page focuses on SA registrar pay in 2025–26, including registrar and senior registrar salary rows where available, take-home examples, and the roster settings that most affect net pay.
SA Registrar Pay Levels (Base Salary and Estimated Take-Home)
South Australia registrars page covering registrar and senior registrar pay lines where available.
| Level | Base salary | Estimated take-home | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registrar - Year 1 | $104,266 | $74,523 | Open in calculator |
| Registrar - Year 2 | $120,432 | $83,091 | Open in calculator |
| Registrar - Year 3 | $130,438 | $88,285 | Open in calculator |
| Registrar - Year 4 | $138,137 | $91,992 | Open in calculator |
| Registrar - Year 5 | $145,834 | $95,379 | Open in calculator |
| Registrar - Year 6 | $153,533 | $98,767 | Open in calculator |
| Senior Registrar - Year 1 | $158,151 | $100,798 | Open in calculator |
| Senior Registrar - Year 2 | $164,308 | $103,508 | Open in calculator |
Senior registrar rows are included where the current state pay table lists them.
What changes registrar take-home pay in SA?
- Registrar year progression changes the base line before roster effects are added.
- Heavy after-hours, weekend, and public holiday work tends to move registrar take-home much more than the base figure alone suggests.
- Overtime and longer shifts matter quickly once registrars are carrying more after-hours load.
- HECS/HELP withholding and salary packaging can still materially change registrar net pay, especially on heavier rosters.
Worked examples (SA)
These use the same role-specific calculator presets linked on this page so you can adjust them to your own roster.
Registrar example
Registrar - Year 3
*Estimated after tax and HECS/HELP using the current site assumptions. Your actual payslip will depend on roster mix, allowances, and deductions.
FAQ: SA registrar pay
Does this SA registrar page include senior registrars?
Yes. Senior registrar rows are included where they appear in the current state pay table.
What tends to change registrar take-home pay most in SA?
Registrar take-home usually moves most with roster intensity: after-hours load, weekends, public holidays, overtime, and whether HECS/HELP withholding is on.
Where should I check the full SA pay guide?
Use the main South Australia overview page for the full pay table, state-specific award summary, and all-level comparison.
Sources
This page reuses the current South Australia pay data and guide content, but narrows the view to registrar and senior registrar pay lines where available for easier role-specific comparison.