VIC Registrar Salary and Take-Home Pay 2026–27
This page is for VIC registrars comparing base salary, estimated take-home, Training Time, overtime, on-call and recall. It focuses on registrar progression and the roster items that can move Victorian registrar income beyond the base row.
By Jacob Stretton, RN & final-year medical student · figures sourced from the public EBAs & the ATO · About & methodology →
Key takeaways
- Salary packaging (~$9,010 FBT-free) and 17.5% annual leave loading both apply; at registrar salaries the dollar value is meaningfully higher than at intern level.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance is $118.90 per week for registrars.
VIC Registrar Pay Levels (Base Salary and Estimated Take-Home)
Filtered to VIC registrar rows so you can compare progression and higher-roster earnings without early-career pay lines.
| Level | Base salary | Estimated take-home | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registrar - Year 1 | $129,491 | $88,539 | Open calculator |
| Registrar - Year 2 | $136,882 | $92,182 | Open calculator |
| Registrar - Year 3 | $142,098 | $94,477 | Open calculator |
| Registrar - Year 4 | $149,217 | $97,609 | Open calculator |
| Registrar - Year 5 | $173,386 | $108,244 | Open calculator |
| Registrar - Year 6 | $178,232 | $110,376 | Open calculator |
This page covers registrar and senior registrar 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 registrar take-home pay in VIC?
- Registrar year level sets the base row before roster effects.
- Weekend work, public holidays and overtime can change gross and net pay materially.
- On-call availability, workplace recall and remote recall should be modelled as separate pay concepts.
- HECS/HELP withholding and salary packaging settings become more visible at registrar incomes.
Registrar penalty-rate table
Start with the base row, then add the roster items that actually apply.
| Roster item | VIC rate/loading | Why it matters | Where to model/check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registrar ordinary hours | 43 hours per week | The registrar week includes 38 hours plus 5 hours of Training Time. | Open registrar calculator |
| Night duty | 25% loading | Night work should be separated from overtime when modelling a term. | Model night work |
| Saturday / Sunday ordinary hours | 150% of base | Weekend ordinary hours can materially change registrar gross and net pay. | Model weekend work |
| Public holiday work | 250% of base | Public holidays are high-value inputs at registrar salaries. | Model public holidays |
| Recall to workplace | 150% first 2 hours, then 200%; 3-hour minimum | Recall is paid differently from the on-call availability allowance. | Check VIC agreement |
| Remote recall | 1-hour minimum at overtime rates | Remote recall has its own minimum payment rule. | Check remote recall |
| On-call allowance | 2.5% of ordinary weekly pay (3.5% on a public holiday) | VIC SIEA: on-call availability allowance for each rostered on-call period; it factors into total roster value. | Model VIC on-call |
Reimbursements and rotation payments
These sit outside the penalty table and apply when the relevant condition is met.
- Meal, travel, phone and childcare reimbursement items can matter when the relevant conditions apply.
- Rotation/location payments can apply where a doctor is required to move residence on rotation.
Registrar leave and professional development
These items affect job value and should sit alongside base salary when comparing registrar roles.
| Extra | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Training Time | 5 hours/week | Within ordinary hours each week. |
| CME allowance | $118.90/week | Listed weekly for registrars. |
| Exam leave | Up to 8 days/year | Rostered working days. |
| Conference and seminar leave | Up to 3 weeks | Per year of service. |
| Paid parental leave | 14 weeks / 2 weeks | Primary carer / non-primary carer. |
Worked examples (VIC)
* Estimated after tax and HECS/HELP. Your actual payslip will depend on roster mix, allowances, and deductions.
Frequently asked questions
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