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Physician Salary in Australia

Physicians diagnose and treat illness, drawing on years of medical training and specialization. The Australia median is $195,700 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$195,700
per year
Monthly (national)
$16,308
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$195,700
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$94.09
varies by city

Physician salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$195,700
Canberra, ACT$195,700
Sunshine Coast, QLD$195,700
Wollongong, NSW$195,700
Hobart, TAS$195,700
Darwin, NT$195,700
Mackay, QLD$195,700
Sydney, NSW$145,734
Melbourne, VIC$140,876
Brisbane, QLD$129,079
Perth, WA$129,079
Adelaide, SA$115,199

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physician make in Australia?
The national median physician salary in Australia is about $282,000 per year ($23,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $166,000 to $282,000.
Which Australia city pays physicians the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $282,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays physicians the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $166,000 per year for a physician.
What is the typical salary range for a physician in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, physician pay commonly spans from about $110,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $406,100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have physician salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physician pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is physician in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist.