GP Registrar Salary in Australia: What You Need to Know in 2025

Understanding how much a GP registrar earns in Australia is a crucial question for many doctors entering general practice training — especially International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and junior hospital doctors considering the move into community medicine.

In this guide, we’ll break down the typical salary ranges, what factors influence your pay, and how training location, college, and full-time vs part-time status all affect your income as a registrar.

What Is a GP Registrar?

A GP registrar is a doctor in vocational training to become a fully qualified general practitioner. They may be enrolled in:

• The RACGP Fellowship program (via AGPT, FSP or PEP pathways)
• The ACRRM Independent or AGPT program

Registrars train in accredited general practices under supervision while gaining hands-on experience and preparing for fellowship exams like the KFP, AKT, CCE, or StAMPS.

How Much Do GP Registrars Earn in 2025?

As of 2025, most GP registrars earn between $80,000 and $110,000 per year, depending on:

• The billing structure of the clinic - and specifically what percentage of billings that they are offered.
• The base salary, which must be compliant with the terms of the NTCER.
• Full-time vs part-time hours
• Rural vs metropolitan placement

In rural or remote placements with a high patient load and bulk billing, some registrars earn significantly more.

Example: Typical Billing Agreement

Many GP registrars work under a contract that offers:

• 65%–75% of their billings (e.g., if you bill $200,000, you keep $130,000–$150,000)
• OR a base salary of around $85,000–$95,000 full-time equivalent

This means your initiative and consulting speed can make a real difference to your income.

Factors That Influence Your Registrar Salary

1. Training Location

• Remote and regional placements often offer higher patient volumes and fewer GPs, which can result in more billings
• Some locations offer additional rural incentives (e.g., relocation grants, housing support)

2. Percentage of Billings

• Registrars can sometimes negotiate a higher percentage based on clinic need or experience
• ACRRM trainees in particular may have more leverage in remote settings

3. College and Program Pathway

• PEP and FSP registrars may be paid differently from AGPT registrars, depending on employer arrangements

4. Experience and Speed

• As you gain experience, your consulting time shortens and your billing increases
• This can significantly impact your annual take-home pay

Do GP Registrars Get Medicare Provider Numbers?

Yes — registrars training under AGPT, FSP, PEP or ACRRM pathways receive provider numbers allowing them to bill Medicare for their consultations. This underpins the "percentage of billings" model.

Without a provider number, you can’t generate billings — which is why the program you enter and your DPA status matter greatly.

Superannuation and Leave Entitlements

Most registrar placements include:

• 10.5% superannuation (standard under Australian law)
• Paid annual leave and sick leave if employed under a salaried model
• Otherwise, these are not included for ABN-contractors on a billings-only model

It’s important to clarify:

• Am I being paid as an employee or an independent contractor?
• What are my leave, insurance and indemnity arrangements?

How PassGP Supports GP Registrars Beyond the Paycheck

Understanding your income is important — but so is preparing for clinical excellence and exam success.

At PassGP, we support GP registrars with:

• 4500+ RACGP and ACRRM-style questions
• Mock exams with instant answers
• Bespoke 1:1 coaching with experienced educators
• CCE, KFP and AKT scenario-based preparation
• Content written and reviewed by experts including A/Prof George Eskander, former RACGP National Lead Examiner

Whether you're working full-time in a rural bulk-billing practice or part-time in an urban mixed billing clinic, PassGP is here to help you succeed in training, exams, and beyond.

Final Thoughts

Registrar pay can vary — but it’s generally stable, competitive, and grows rapidly with experience. Knowing your entitlements, asking the right questions, and choosing the right training setting all help you maximise your income and confidence.

And when it comes to mastering exam technique and clinical reasoning? That’s where PassGP can help most.

Explore our resources and start your free trial today at PassGP.au

Reference: The NTCER | GPRA