WA Registrar Salary and Take-Home Pay 2025–26
This page is for WA registrars and senior registrars comparing base salary, estimated take-home, overtime, on-call and recall/call-back. It focuses on registrar progression and the roster items that can move Western Australian registrar income beyond the base row.
Takeaways
- WA registrar base salary runs from $125,010 to $170,682.
- WA senior registrar rows run from $183,317 to $192,371.
- WA extended-shift overtime starts after 10 hours in one shift.
- Recall/call-back has a 3-hour minimum and is separate from on-call availability.
WA Registrar Pay Levels (Base Salary and Estimated Take-Home)
Filtered to WA 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 | $125,010 | $85,517 |
| Registrar - Year 2 | $131,150 | $88,649 |
| Registrar - Year 3 | $140,819 | $93,172 |
| Registrar - Year 4 | $147,748 | $96,221 |
| Registrar - Year 5 | $155,023 | $99,422 |
| Registrar - Year 6 | $162,661 | $102,783 |
| Registrar - Year 7 | $170,682 | $106,312 |
| Senior Registrar - Year 1 | $183,317 | $112,154 |
| Senior Registrar - Year 2 | $192,371 | $116,582 |
Senior registrar rows are included where the current state pay table lists them.
What changes registrar take-home pay in WA?
- Registrar year level and senior registrar appointment set the base row before roster effects.
- Weekend work, public holidays, extended shifts and high-hour fortnights 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 WA?
For WA registrars, the practical pay question is how progression, weekend work, overtime, on-call and recall/call-back interact.
- The WA registrar base range is $125,010 to $170,682 before senior registrar rows.
- WA senior registrar rows run from $183,317 to $192,371.
- WA registrar rows should be modelled with ordinary penalties, extended-shift overtime, fortnightly overtime, on-call and recall separated from the base salary row.
- On-call availability and recall/call-back are separate pay concepts.
- Professional Development Allowance (PDA) is listed for Registrar rows and paid pro rata fortnightly.
Registrar penalty-rate table
Start with the base row, then add the roster items that actually apply.
| Roster item | WA rate/loading | Why it matters | Where to model/check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hours | 40 hours per week | WA base salaries use a 40-hour ordinary week. | Open registrar calculator |
| Night shift | +25% | Night work should be separated from overtime when modelling a term. | Model night work |
| Saturday / Sunday ordinary hours | +50% Saturday; +75% Sunday | Weekend mix can materially change registrar gross and net pay. | Model weekend work |
| Public holiday work | 2.5x total pay | Public holidays are high-impact inputs at registrar salaries. | Model public holidays |
| Extended shift overtime | After 10 hours: 150% first 3 hours, then 200% | Long shifts can trigger overtime separately from weekend penalties. | Model overtime |
| Fortnight overtime trigger | >80 paid hours = 150%; >120 paid hours = 200% | Heavy fortnights have their own overtime trigger. | Model high-hour weeks |
| Recall / call-back | 3-hour minimum; paid at 150% (weekday), 175% (late-night), or 200% (Sunday/PH) under Agreement Clause 33(2)(b) | Recall is paid differently from the on-call availability allowance — Sunday call-backs earn more than weekday ones. | Check WA agreement |
On-call, recall and registrar allowances
WA separates availability from the work done after recall, so these should not be modelled as one item.
- On-call allowance for doctors in training is listed as $13.28 per hour from 3 September 2025.
- Recall/call-back has a 3-hour minimum, with different rates depending on time and day.
- Professional Development Allowance (PDA) is listed as $11,380 per year for Registrar rows, paid pro rata fortnightly.
- Meal allowance, eligible travel reimbursement and higher duties can matter when the relevant conditions apply.
- On-call frequency for doctors in training is capped at not more than 1 day in 3 unless the listed exception applies.
Registrar leave and professional development
These items affect job value and should sit alongside base salary when comparing registrar roles.
- Professional development leave is listed as 3 weeks paid per calendar year, with carryover up to 9 weeks.
- Exam leave is listed as 4 paid days to sit approved exams, plus 3 clear days off immediately before the exam.
- Annual leave is listed as 160 hours per year, with extra leave possible from enough on-call hours or ordinary Sunday/public holiday shifts.
- Paid parental leave is listed as 14 weeks for a primary caregiver with 12 months continuous service, and can be taken at half pay for double the period.
- Long service leave is listed as 13 weeks after 10 years, then 13 weeks after each further 7 years.
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 | $208,944 | $123,708 | Open preset |
Worked examples (WA)
* Estimated after tax and HECS/HELP. Your actual payslip will depend on roster mix, allowances, and deductions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this WA registrar page include senior registrars?
Yes. Senior registrar rows are included where they appear in the Western Australian pay table.
What changes WA registrar take-home pay most?
Registrar take-home changes with year level, weekend work, public holidays, extended shifts, fortnightly overtime, on-call, recall/call-back, HECS/HELP withholding, salary packaging and eligible allowances.
Where should I check the full WA pay guide?
Use the main Western Australia overview page for the full pay table, state-specific award summary, and all-level comparison.
How should I think about WA on-call versus recall?
On-call pays for being available. Recall or call-back is the work event after being called back and has separate minimum payment rules, so it should be checked separately when modelling a roster.