TAS Registrar Salary and Take-Home Pay 2025–26
This page is for TAS registrars and senior registrars comparing base salary, estimated take-home, after-hours penalties, on-call and recall/call-back. It focuses on registrar progression and the roster items that can move Tasmanian registrar income beyond the base row.
Takeaways
- TAS registrar base salary runs from $131,000 to $183,500.
- TAS senior registrar rows run from $170,500 to $183,500.
- Overtime starts after 10 hours in a shift: 150% for the first 3 hours, then 200% weekday; 200% Sunday; 250% public holiday (TAS Agreement cl.20).
- On-call allowance is 5–15% of base salary depending on roster frequency; recall has a 1-hour minimum.
TAS Registrar Pay Levels (Base Salary and Estimated Take-Home)
Filtered to TAS 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 | $131,000 | $88,572 |
| Registrar - Year 2 | $138,000 | $91,932 |
| Registrar - Year 3 | $144,000 | $94,572 |
| Registrar - Year 4 | $150,000 | $97,212 |
| Registrar - Year 5 | $170,500 | $106,232 |
| Registrar - Year 6 | $178,500 | $109,752 |
| Registrar - Year 7 | $183,500 | $112,247 |
| Senior Registrar - Year 1 | $170,500 | $106,232 |
| Senior Registrar - Year 2 | $178,500 | $109,752 |
| Senior Registrar - Year 3 | $183,500 | $112,247 |
| Senior Registrar - Year 4 | $183,500 | $112,247 |
Senior registrar rows are included where the current state pay table lists them.
What changes registrar take-home pay in TAS?
- Registrar year level and senior registrar appointment set the base row before roster effects.
- Weekday after-hours, weekends, public holidays, on-call and recall can change gross and net pay materially.
- On-call availability 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 TAS?
For TAS registrars, the practical pay question is how progression, after-hours work, on-call and recall interact.
- The TAS registrar base range is $131,000 to $183,500 before senior registrar rows.
- TAS senior registrar rows run from $170,500 to $183,500.
- TAS registrar rows use 43 ordinary hours per week before penalties, on-call or recall.
- After-hours ordinary time, weekends, public holidays, on-call and recall should be modelled as separate pay concepts.
- Medical practitioners in training have listed roster caps unless agreed otherwise.
Registrar penalty-rate table
Start with the base row, then add the roster items that actually apply.
| Roster item | TAS rate/loading | Why it matters | Where to model/check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registrar ordinary hours | 43 hours per week | TAS registrar rows use a higher ordinary-hours base than intern/resident rows. | Open registrar calculator |
| Weekday after-hours ordinary time | +25% | After-hours ordinary work should be modelled separately from overtime or recall. | Model after-hours |
| Saturday / Sunday ordinary time | +50% | Weekend terms can materially change registrar gross and net pay. | Model weekend work |
| Public holiday work | At least 1.5x; cap of 2.5x | Public holidays are high-impact roster inputs at registrar salaries. | Model public holidays |
| On-call allowance | 5% to 15% of base salary | Availability pay depends on roster frequency and should be separated from recall. | Check TAS award |
| Recall / call-back | 1-hour minimum | Recall is paid differently from being rostered on-call. | Check recall rule |
| Overtime (weekday) | 150% first 3h, then 200% | TAS Agreement cl.20: overtime after 10 hours; escalates to 2× after the first 3 hours. | Model TAS overtime |
| Overtime (Sunday) | 200% of base | Sunday overtime at double time — higher than ordinary Sunday shiftworker penalty. | Model TAS Sunday overtime |
| Overtime (public holiday) | 250% of base | Highest single-event rate available under the TAS Agreement. | Model TAS PH overtime |
On-call, recall and registrar allowances
TAS separates availability from the work done after recall, so these should not be modelled as one item.
- On-call allowance is listed as 5% of base salary on a 1:5 roster or less frequent, 10% on a 1:3 or 1:4 roster, and 15% if permanently on call or 1:2.
- Recall/call-back has a 1-hour minimum and uses different rates for weekdays, weekends and public holidays.
- Meal allowance amounts are listed for eligible overtime or travel meal claims.
- Medical practitioners in training have a listed roster cap of 70 hours in one week and 136 hours in one fortnight unless agreed otherwise.
Registrar leave and study items
These items affect job value and should sit alongside base salary when comparing registrar roles.
- Annual leave is listed as 152 hours per year, with an extra 38 hours after enough weekend or public holiday days.
- Study leave is handled under Tasmanian State Service Regulations and local approval rules.
- Examination leave can be granted for approved courses of study and is not cumulative with study leave used for examinations.
- Public holidays falling during annual leave are added back where they would otherwise have been ordinary working days.
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 | $203,675 | $121,442 | Open preset |
Worked examples (TAS)
* Estimated after tax and HECS/HELP. Your actual payslip will depend on roster mix, allowances, and deductions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this TAS registrar page include senior registrars?
Yes. Senior registrar rows are included where they appear in the Tasmanian pay table.
What changes TAS registrar take-home pay most?
Registrar take-home changes with year level, weekday after-hours work, weekends, public holidays, on-call, recall, HECS/HELP withholding, salary packaging and eligible allowances.
Where should I check the full TAS pay guide?
Use the main Tasmania overview page for the full pay table, state-specific award summary, and all-level comparison.
How should I think about TAS on-call versus recall?
On-call pays for being available. Recall or call-back is the work event after being called back and has its own minimum payment rule, so it should be checked separately when modelling a roster.