WA Health intern, resident, registrar and senior registrar base salaries from 3 September 2026, with take-home pay after tax in 2026–27.
An intern doctor in WA earns $93,590, about $2,812 a fortnight after tax. Registrars earn $128,760 to $175,802.
Intern
| Year | Salary | Take-home per fortnight | With HECS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intern | $93,590 | $2,812 | $2,674 |
Resident medical officer
Registrar
Senior registrar
Base salaries. A professional development allowance is paid on top: $6,698 for interns and RMOs, $11,721 for registrars and $16,747 for senior registrars a year.
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 WA?
$93,590 a year from 3 September 2026, about $2,812 a fortnight after tax in 2026–27, plus a $6,698 professional development allowance.
What does a resident medical officer earn in WA?
$102,377 in Year 1 to $122,740 in Year 3.
What does a registrar earn in WA?
$128,760 in Year 1 to $175,802 in Year 7, plus a $11,721 professional development allowance.
When is the next pay rise?
3 September 2026 was the last increase in the 2024 agreement, which expires on 2 September 2027 and continues until a new one is made.
Is super included?
No. Employer super is paid on top.
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Source: WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement 2024, Schedule 1 Table 1. Checked 2026-10-21. Tax: ATO tax rates. General information only.