Medical Practitioners Award Pay Rates 2026-27
All pay rates under the Medical Practitioners Award (MA000031) for 2026-27, including base rates, casual rates, penalty rates, and break rules.
Last verified: 19 July 2026Medical Practitioners Award
MA000031 · Healthcare
Common roles: Intern, Resident medical officer, Registrar, Career medical officer, Senior medical practitioner
$33.62
Base rate/hr
$42.03
Casual rate/hr
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Classification Pay Rates — Medical Practitioners Award
| Level | Base Rate/hr | Casual Rate/hr | Weekly (38hrs) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intern | $33.62 | $42.03 | $1,277.56 | $66,433.12 |
| Resident medical practitioner - pay point 1 | $35.69 | $44.61 | $1,356.22 | $70,523.44 |
| Resident medical practitioner - pay point 2 | $37.13 | $46.41 | $1,410.94 | $73,368.88 |
| Resident medical practitioner - pay point 3 | $37.49 | $46.86 | $1,424.62 | $74,080.24 |
| Registrar - pay point 1 | $40.61 | $50.76 | $1,543.18 | $80,245.36 |
| Registrar - pay point 2 | $42.28 | $52.85 | $1,606.64 | $83,545.28 |
| Registrar - pay point 3 | $44.21 | $55.26 | $1,679.98 | $87,358.96 |
| Registrar - pay point 4 | $45.56 | $56.95 | $1,731.28 | $90,026.56 |
| Senior registrar - pay point 1 | $53.07 | $66.34 | $2,016.66 | $104,866.32 |
| Senior registrar - pay point 2 | $55.17 | $68.96 | $2,096.46 | $109,015.92 |
Penalty Rates — Medical Practitioners Award
Saturday and Sunday
$50.43/hr
1.5x base
Public holiday
$84.05/hr
2.5x base
Overtime - Monday to Saturday - first 2 hours
$50.43/hr
1.5x base
Overtime - Monday to Saturday - after 2 hours
$67.24/hr
2x base
Overtime - Sunday
$67.24/hr
2x base
Rates shown for Level 1 ($33.62/hr base).View full penalty rate table →
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Compare with Related Awards
| Award | Base Rate | Casual Rate | Sunday | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Practitioners Award | $33.62/hr | $42.03/hr | — | $84.05/hr |
| Hospitality Award | $26.44/hr | $33.05/hr | $39.66/hr | $59.49/hr |
| Retail Award | $27.81/hr | $34.76/hr | $41.71/hr | $69.52/hr |
| Clerks Award | $26.97/hr | $33.71/hr | $53.94/hr | $67.43/hr |
| Building Award | $26.67/hr | $33.34/hr | $53.34/hr | $66.68/hr |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Medical Practitioners Award pay rate for 2026-27?
Under the Medical Practitioners Award (MA000031), the Level 1 base rate is $33.62/hr from 1 July 2026. The casual rate (including 25% loading) is $42.03/hr. Higher classification levels receive progressively higher rates.
What is the Sunday rate under the Medical Practitioners Award?
The Medical Practitioners Award does not specify a separate Sunday penalty rate. Check the award for specific provisions.
What is the public holiday rate under the Medical Practitioners Award?
Public holiday work under the Medical Practitioners Award is paid at 2.5x the base rate. For Level 1, that's $84.05/hr.
Who is covered by the Medical Practitioners Award?
The Medical Practitioners Award covers employees in the healthcare industry. Common job titles include Intern, Resident medical officer, Registrar, Career medical officer, Senior medical practitioner.
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