VIC Intern & Resident Pay 2026–27
This page is for VIC interns, residents and Hospital Medical Officers (HMOs) who want the practical pay picture without registrar rows. It focuses on base salary, estimated take-home, intern-to-resident progression, weekend penalties, night duty and education-related allowances.
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Key takeaways
- Resident - Year 1 is $90,919: a $5,425 base increase before roster effects.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance is listed as $74.60 per week for interns and $90.90 per week for HMO Years 2-3.
VIC Intern & Resident Pay Levels (Base Salary and Estimated Take-Home)
Filtered to the early-career VIC rows so you can compare intern and resident pay without registrar lines getting in the way.
| Level | Base salary | Estimated take-home | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intern | $85,494 | $65,221 | Open calculator |
| Resident - Year 1 | $90,919 | $68,096 | Open calculator |
| Resident - Year 2 | $98,562 | $72,147 | Open calculator |
| Resident - Year 3 | $98,562 | $72,147 | Open calculator |
This page covers intern, resident, RMO and house officer pay in Victoria.
Rates effective 1 March 2025 (final scheduled increase; agreement continues in force past its 28 Feb 2026 nominal expiry; successor EBA under negotiation with no pay offer as at July 2026) · Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA/ASMOF) Single-Interest Enterprise Agreement 2022–2026, Appendix 2 Table 1.1 · source.
What changes intern & resident take-home pay in VIC?
- Classification and year level set the base row before roster effects.
- Night duty, weekends, public holidays and overtime can move pay beyond ordinary salary.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME), meal, travel, phone and rotation/location items are practical checks when they apply.
- HECS/HELP withholding and salary packaging settings still decide what lands in your bank account.
Early-career penalty-rate table
Use these VIC rates to model the roster you actually work; the base salary row does not include roster-driven additions.
| Roster item | VIC rate/loading | Why it matters | Where to model/check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night duty | 25% loading | Night-heavy rotations can lift take-home above base salary. | Open intern calculator |
| Saturday ordinary hours | 150% of base | Saturday shifts add the same ordinary-hours loading as Sunday. | Open resident calculator |
| Sunday ordinary hours | 150% of base | Weekend mix still matters even though Saturday and Sunday use the same rate. | Model weekend work |
| Public holiday work | 250% of base | Public holidays can materially change roster value. | Model public holidays |
| Overtime Mon-Sat | 150% first 2 hours, then 200% | Extra hours matter quickly when shifts run long. | Model overtime |
Leave and education allowances for interns and residents
These items affect practical job value alongside base salary.
| Extra | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | 38 per week | Averaged over up to 4 weeks for HMOs, Medical Officers and Senior Medical Officers. |
| CME allowance (intern) | $74.60/week | Listed weekly for interns. |
| CME allowance (HMO Years 2-3) | $90.90/week | Listed weekly for HMO Years 2 and 3. |
| Exam leave | Up to 8 days/year | Rostered working days, including at least 3 clear calendar days immediately before each exam. |
| Conference and seminar leave | Up to 3 weeks | Per year of service, including a 1-week minimum entitlement. |
| Annual leave | 5 weeks | Shiftworkers; otherwise 4 weeks. |
| Personal/carer's leave | 28 days/year | Cumulative. |
Allowances and entitlement checks for early-career doctors
These are practical payslip checks when the relevant appointment or roster condition applies.
- Meal allowance is listed for long work periods, with separate thresholds after more than 11 hours and more than 16 hours in 24 hours.
- Travel reimbursement is listed for authorised private vehicle use.
- Uniform/laundry, phone reimbursement and childcare reimbursement are listed as separate practical items.
- Rotation/location payments can apply where a doctor is required to move residence on rotation.
Worked examples (VIC)
* Estimated after tax and HECS/HELP. Your actual payslip will depend on roster mix, allowances, and deductions.
Frequently asked questions
Which VIC grades are included on this page?
Why can two VIC residents take home different amounts?
Where should I check the full VIC pay guide?
What VIC education allowance matters early?
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