Doctor (Physician) Salary After Tax in Australia
Median Doctor (Physician) pay in Australia is about $160,000 — here’s what that means after tax.
= $160,000 per year
Estimated monthly take-home
$9,689
$116,262 per year · 27.3% goes to tax & contributions
| Item | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $160,000 | $13,333 |
| Income tax | −$40,538 | −$3,378 |
| Medicare levy2% of taxable income | −$3,200 | −$267 |
| Take-home pay | $116,262 | $9,689 |
Estimate only — not tax advice. Figures are estimates based on publicly available tax rules and may not reflect your full circumstances. See our methodology & sources. Always confirm with an official tax authority or a licensed adviser before making decisions.
| Australia | |
|---|---|
| Median gross salary | $160,000 |
| Estimated take-home / year | $116,262 |
| Estimated take-home / month | $9,689 |
| Effective tax & contributions | 27.3% |
Doctor (Physician) pay in Australia, after tax
A Doctor (Physician) in Australia earns a median of about $160,000 gross. After Australia income tax and contributions, that works out to roughly $9,689 a month in take-home, with 27.3% of the salary going to tax and contributions.
At this income the marginal rate in Australia is about 37%, so a pay rise, bonus or move into a senior Doctor (Physician) role is taxed at that rate on the extra earnings — useful to know when you weigh up the next step.
What affects a Doctor (Physician)’s salary
Specialty and seniority create huge spreads; the US sits far above Europe for most specialties.
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Frequently Asked Questions
+What is the average Doctor (Physician) salary in Australia?
The median Doctor (Physician) salary in Australia is around $160,000 gross. Specialty and seniority create huge spreads; the US sits far above Europe for most specialties.
+What is a Doctor (Physician)'s take-home pay in Australia?
On the median $160,000 salary, a Doctor (Physician) in Australia takes home roughly $9,689 a month after tax. Use the calculator above for a specific figure.
Estimate only — not tax advice. Figures are estimates based on publicly available tax rules and may not reflect your full circumstances. See our methodology & sources (last reviewed June 2026). Always confirm with an official tax authority or a licensed adviser before making decisions.