NSW Health intern, resident, registrar and senior registrar salaries from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2025, with take-home pay after tax in 2026–27.
An intern doctor in NSW earns $80,638, about $2,474 a fortnight after tax. Registrars earn $117,745 to $147,664.
These are NSW Health's interim rates while the award is in arbitration at the Industrial Relations Commission.
Intern
| Year | Salary | Take-home per fortnight | With HECS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intern | $80,638 | $2,474 | $2,410 |
Resident medical officer
Registrar
Senior registrar
| Year | Salary | Take-home per fortnight | With HECS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior registrar | $166,025 | $4,623 | $4,039 |
Take-home is after income tax and the Medicare levy for a full year in 2026–27, before overtime, penalties, allowances and super. Tap a salary to open it in the pay calculator.
Common questions
How much does an intern doctor earn in NSW?
$80,638 a year from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2025, about $2,474 a fortnight after tax in 2026–27, before overtime and penalties.
What does a resident medical officer earn in NSW?
$94,521 in the 1st year, rising to $127,827 in the 4th year.
What does a registrar earn in NSW?
$117,745 in the 1st year to $147,664 in the 4th year; a senior registrar earns $166,025.
Why are these called interim rates?
The NSW doctors' award is before the Industrial Relations Commission in arbitration. NSW Health agreed to pay 3% from July 2024 and 3% from July 2025 in the meantime; further increases will follow the Commission's decision.
Is super included?
No. Employer super is paid on top.
Other pay: junior doctor pay by state · QLD doctors · NSW nurses.
Source: NSW Health Information Bulletin IB2026_007, Interim Salary Increases for Non-Specialist Medical Officers – 2024 and 2025. Checked 2026-10-21. Tax: ATO tax rates. General information only.