Base rates of pay

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

2022/23 base rates of pay

The MBS increase of 1.6% for all GP item numbers is effective from 1 July 2022
and the new base rate of pay is applicable to all training terms commencing after
1 July 2022 (i.e. training term 2 of 2022 and beyond).
See the term commencement dates below.

View the current NTCER with an addendum reflecting the updated base rates.

Please also note the change to 10.5% superannuation was legislated
from 1 July 2022 (not the start of training term 2, 2022)

General Practice Supervision Australia (GPSA) have informed all their members of the increase and have advised them to backpay GP registrars who did not receive an increase to their base rate.

All GP registrars receiving the base rate should check to ensure their rates are in line with the NTCER. You can do this by checking your payslip or by asking your practice manager.

GPT1/PRRT1

The base rate of pay for a
full-time GP registrar
$79,634.70

per year, plus 10.5% superannuation.

This amounts to $1,531.44 per 38-hour-week,
or $40.30 per hour.

GPT2/PRRT2

The base rate of pay for a
full-time GP registrar
$95,741.95

per year, plus 10.5% superannuation.

This amounts to $1,841.19 per 38-hour-week,
or $48.47 per hour.

GPT3 & 4/PRRT3 & 4

The base rate of pay for a
full-time GP registrar
$102,254.10

per year, plus 10.5% superannuation.

This amounts to $1,966.43 per 38-hour-week,
or $51.75 per hour.

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What happens if my rate hasn’t been increased?

If your base rate has not increased after starting Term 2, 2022, 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 all their members of the increase and have advised them to backpay GP registrars who did not receive an increase to their base rate.


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.


Why will the base rate of pay increase?

As a result of the 2022 NTCER review, an increase of 3% will be applied to the adjusted base rate for effect from Semester 2 in 2023 (plus indexation).

A further increase of 1% will be applied to the subsequent base rate for effect from Semester 2 in 2024 (plus indexation).


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

2021/22 base rates
2020/21 base rates
2019/20 base rates
2018/19 base rates
View our other NTCER resources