View the current NTCER with an addendum reflecting the updated base rates.
Please note 11% superannuation was legislated from 1 July 2023.
Base rates of pay
Information for GP trainees on pay increases, and when new rates apply.
2023/24 base rates of pay
GPT/PRRT/CGT: 1
The base rate of pay for a
full-time GP registrar
$84,888.96
per year, plus 11% superannuation.
This amounts to $1,632.48 per 38-hour-week, $3,264.96 a fortnight,
or $42.96 per hour.
GPT/PRRT/CGT: 2
The base rate of pay for a
full-time GP registrar
$102,060.40
per year, plus 11% superannuation.
This amounts to $1,962.70 per 38-hour-week, $3,925.40 a fortnight,
or $51.65 per hour.
GPT/PRRT/CGT: 3&4
The base rate of pay for a
full-time GP registrar
$108,996.16
per year, plus 11% superannuation.
This amounts to $2,096.08 per 38-hour-week, $4,192.16 a fortnight,
or $55.16 per hour.
Changes to base rate for 2024.2
From the start of the new financial year 1 July 2024, trainees on an existing contract will continue to receive the minimum base rate for 2023-24 (BR23) until the end of the semester/term, with a statutory increase in superannuation to 11.5%.
There will be an increase to the base rate for semester/term 2 (see dates below) for all GPT levels, with an agreed 1% increase to the current base rate, plus MBS indexation (MBSi). We are unable to provide updated base rates until the MBS indexation is known (usually some time in May).
From the below dates the new minimum base rates for 2024.2 / 2025.1 (“BR24”) will be calculated as BR23 + 1% + MBSi = BR24. (BR23A x 1.01 = BR24)
Term/Semester Dates 2024.2
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
What happens if my rate hasn’t been increased?
If your base rate has not increased after starting Term 2, 2024, 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% was 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