SA Registrar Salary and Take-Home Pay 2025–26
This page is for SA registrars and senior registrars comparing base salary, estimated take-home, overtime, remote call, proximate call and recall. It focuses on registrar progression and the roster items that can move South Australian registrar income beyond the base row.
Takeaways
- SA registrar base salary runs from $104,266 to $153,533.
- SA senior registrar rows run from $158,151 to $164,308.
- SA overtime is mainly driven by fortnightly hours: +50% above 76 hours and +100% above 110 hours.
- Recall has a 3-hour minimum and is separate from remote or proximate call availability.
SA Registrar Pay Levels (Base Salary and Estimated Take-Home)
Filtered to SA 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 | $104,266 | $74,523 |
| Registrar - Year 2 | $120,432 | $83,091 |
| Registrar - Year 3 | $130,438 | $88,285 |
| Registrar - Year 4 | $138,137 | $91,992 |
| Registrar - Year 5 | $145,834 | $95,379 |
| Registrar - Year 6 | $153,533 | $98,767 |
| Senior Registrar - Year 1 | $158,151 | $100,798 |
| Senior Registrar - Year 2 | $164,308 | $103,508 |
Senior registrar rows are included where the current state pay table lists them.
What changes registrar take-home pay in SA?
- Registrar year level and senior registrar appointment set the base row before roster effects.
- Weekend work, public holidays and overtime can change gross and net pay materially.
- Remote call, proximate call and 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 SA?
For SA registrars, the practical pay question is how progression, weekend work, overtime, call and recall interact.
- The SA registrar base range is $104,266 to $153,533 before senior registrar rows.
- SA senior registrar rows run from $158,151 to $164,308.
- SA registrar rows should be modelled with ordinary penalties, overtime, remote call, proximate call and recall separated from the base salary row.
- Recall is paid differently from simply being available for call.
- Professional development reimbursement depends on accredited training status.
Registrar penalty-rate table
Start with the base row, then add the roster items that actually apply.
| Roster item | SA rate/loading | Why it matters | Where to model/check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | 38 hours per week | Registrar base salary starts from the same ordinary-hours frame as other SA rows. | Open registrar calculator |
| Saturday ordinary hours | +50% loading (150% of base) | Saturday ordinary hours add 50% to base pay — separate from Sunday which is higher. | Model SA Saturday |
| Sunday ordinary hours | +75% loading (175% of base) | Sunday ordinary hours attract a higher loading than Saturday — worth modelling separately at registrar salaries. | Model SA Sunday |
| Public holiday work | +150% for time worked | Public holidays are high-impact inputs at registrar salaries. | Model public holidays |
| Overtime above 76 hours per fortnight | +50% | SA overtime is strongly tied to total fortnightly hours. | Model overtime |
| Overtime above 110 hours per fortnight | +100% | Very heavy fortnights have a separate high-hours rule. | Model high-hour weeks |
| Recall | +50% first 3 hours then +100%; 3-hour minimum | Recall is paid differently from call availability. | Check SA agreement |
Remote call, proximate call and registrar allowances
SA separates availability from the work done after recall, so these should not be modelled as one item.
- Remote call allowance is listed for night/part-day and full-day periods.
- Recall has a 3-hour minimum and includes travel time from home and back.
- Proximate call has separate payment rules, and public holiday proximate call uses a 1.75x setting.
- Regional incentives are listed for eligible Modified Monash Model 4-7 locations and are not base salary.
- Recall travel costs, childcare reimbursement and relocation expenses are practical checks when the relevant conditions apply.
Registrar leave and professional development
These items affect job value and should sit alongside base salary when comparing registrar roles.
- Accredited trainees have 5 paid professional development days per year and up to $10,000 reimbursement per year.
- Doctors not in accredited training have 1 week of professional development leave and up to $4,500 reimbursement per year.
- Annual leave is listed as 28 calendar days per year, or 35 days for eligible seven-day roster patterns.
- Paid maternity, adoption or surrogacy leave is listed as 16 weeks after 12 months continuous service, or 20 weeks with 5 years SA public sector service.
- Safe rostering rules include 4 days off per 28-day cycle and 1 weekend free.
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 | $194,419 | $117,462 | Open preset |
Worked examples (SA)
* Estimated after tax and HECS/HELP. Your actual payslip will depend on roster mix, allowances, and deductions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this SA registrar page include senior registrars?
Yes. Senior registrar rows are included where they appear in the South Australian pay table.
What changes SA registrar take-home pay most?
Registrar take-home changes with year level, weekend work, public holidays, overtime, remote call, proximate call, recall, HECS/HELP withholding, salary packaging and eligible allowances.
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.
How should I think about SA call versus recall?
Remote or proximate call pays for availability. Recall is the work event after being called back and has separate minimum payment rules, so it should be checked separately when modelling a roster.