Base rates of pay

Information for GP trainees on pay increases, and when new rates apply.

2024/25 base rates of pay

The NTCER is the national instrument that outlines the minimum employment conditions for registrars, therefore individual practices are free to offer higher base rates and/or percentage of billing/receipts, and/or increased frequency of billing calculations, above the specified minimum in the NTCER.

Training practices should not employ registrars below the minimum employment conditions outlined in the agreement.

The increases in the below table only apply to the minimum base rates outlined in the NTCER.

If employers/practices are paying above the minimum base rate, for compliance, please ensure the increased minimum rate is reflected in contracts from the start of financial year 2023/24 (for continuing/existing contracts), or from Semester 2 (for new contracts).

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Updated Rates - Semester 2 Contracts

For registrars commencing semester 2, the updated hourly rates indicated in the table below apply, and are applicable from Semester 2, based on the relevant College start dates.

The table below includes the 3.5% MBS indexation increase (announced 24 May 2024), and 1% increase due under the current NTCER terms. Please note that from 01 July 2024, there is a statutory increase in superannuation from 11% to 11.5%.

Semester 2, 2024
ACRRM

5 August 2024


RACGP

WA – 15 July 2024
Qld, Tas – 22 July 2024
NSW/ACT, VIC, SA, NT – 5 August 2024

GPT/PRRT/CGT: 1

The base rate of pay for a
full-time GP registrar
$44.89 per hour

plus 11.5% superannuation.

This amounts to $1,705.82 per 38-hour-week, $3,411.64 a fortnight,
or $88,702.64 per year.

GPT/PRRT/CGT: 2

The base rate of pay for a
full-time GP registrar
$53.97 per hour

plus 11.5% superannuation.

This amounts to $2,050.86 per 38-hour-week, $4,101.72 a fortnight,
or $106,644.72 per year.

GPT/PRRT/CGT: 3&4

The base rate of pay for a
full-time GP registrar
$57.64 per hour

plus 11.5% superannuation.

This amounts to $2,190.32 per 38-hour-week, $4,380.64 a fortnight,
or $113,896.64 per year.

Existing Contracts

From the start of the new financial year (01 July 2024), to the start of Semester 2 of 2024, trainees on an existing employment contract will have an interim hourly base rate increase under their employment contract.

The interim increase incorporates the 3.5% MBS Indexation Increase (announced 24 May 2024). Please note that from 01 July 2024, there is a statutory increase in superannuation from 11% to 11.5%.

GPT/PRRT/CGT: 1

The base rate of pay for a
full-time GP registrar
$44.46
per hour

plus 11.5% superannuation.

This amounts to
$1,689.48 per 38-hour-week,
$3,378.96 a fortnight.

GPT/PRRT/CGT: 2

The base rate of pay for a
full-time GP registrar
$53.46
per hour

plus 11.5% superannuation.

This amounts to
$2,031.48 per 38-hour-week,
$4,062.96 a fortnight.

GPT/PRRT/CGT: 3&4

The base rate of pay for a
full-time GP registrar
$57.09
per hour

plus 11.5% superannuation.

This amounts to
$2,169.42 per 38-hour-week,
$4,338.84 a fortnight.

Once Semester 2 of 2024 commences, GPs in training on existing contracts will have their base rate increased 1% under the current NTCER terms to align with new registrars. 

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What happens if my rate hasn’t been increased?

If your base rate has not increased, you should talk to your practice manager or supervisor about increasing your base rate and any back payments. General Practice Supervision Australia (GPSA) have informed their members of the increase and applicable dates.


What happens if I have negotiated my base rate above the NTCER minimum? Will I still receive an increase?

If you have negotiated above the NTCER minimum for your fortnightly base rate, you may not receive an increase to your pay, however, this depends on what exactly is written into your employment agreement. Read through your employment agreement carefully to make sure. When it comes to negotiating your employment agreement for the next training term, keep in mind this increase to the base rates of pay and adjust your asking figure accordingly.


Do part-time GP registrars get an increase?

If you are a part-time GP registrar receiving the base rate of pay, you will receive an increase. Check the hourly rates above to calculate your increase.

Historical base rates of pay for reference

2023/24 base rates
2022/23 base rates
2021/22 base rates
2020/21 base rates
2019/20 base rates
2018/19 base rates

Page reviewed: 06 June 2024, 1500 AEDT.

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