The South Australian government has released a comprehensive breakdown of base annual salaries for health professionals, covering roles from entry-level allied health positions to senior medical consultants. The figures, expressed in Australian dollars, represent base pay only and do not include overtime, shift penalties, professional development allowances, or other role-specific benefits.
Salary Ranges Across Health Categories
In the Allied and Scientific Health category, Allied Health Professionals earn between AUD71,217 (N68,586,956) and AUD159,050 (N153,176,284) across six classification levels (AHP1 to AHP6). Medical Scientists receive between AUD78,008 (N75,127,165) and AUD185,222 (N178,381,752) under classifications MeS1 to MeS6B.
Registered Nurses and Midwives have one of the broader pay ranges, earning between AUD74,831 (N72,067,491) and AUD211,200 (N203,400,384) depending on classification level (RN/M1 to RN/M6).
Medical Officer Pay Structure
Within the medical category, Junior Medical Officers earn between AUD81,814 (N78,792,609) and AUD144,291 (N138,962,333) under classifications MDP1 to MDP2. Senior Medical Officers receive between AUD167,916 (N161,714,862) and AUD248,077 (N238,915,516) under MDP3 to MDP4.
Every employee is entitled to an employer superannuation contribution of 11% of their base salary, and workers may access additional salary sacrifice arrangements on top of that. All roles fall within a classification structure that defines responsibilities, required skills, and corresponding pay bands.
Senior Consultants' Total Remuneration
Senior Consultants represent the highest tier, with base salaries ranging from AUD227,591 (N219,186,064) to AUD299,884 (N288,809,284) under the MD2 classification. However, when applicable allowances, superannuation contributions, private practice arrangements, and professional development entitlements are factored in, total remuneration packages for Senior Consultants can rise significantly, reaching between AUD492,119 (N473,945,045) and AUD641,452 (N617,763,178).
The government noted that the published figures reflect base pay only, and the actual total package an employee receives will vary depending on their specific role, qualifications, experience, and the types of work they perform.
Context and Reporting
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a resident doctor in the United States filmed herself opening her first residency paycheque, revealing her gross and net earnings on TikTok. That report highlighted the variability in medical salaries across different regions.
This salary breakdown provides transparency for health workers in South Australia, helping them understand potential earnings and benefits within the public health system.
