Average GP salary Australia: how it compares to the national line
Find out the average GP salary in Australia, how it compares to the national minimum wage and award rates, and where it sits on the Salary Index.
The median GP salary in Australia is around $2,446 per week, well above the national line, giving an index of about 117.
Average GP salary Australia: what it means
When people ask for the average gp salary australia, they usually want a number that tells them what a general practitioner earns. The most reliable public figure comes from Jobs and Skills Australia, which reports a median weekly earnings of $2,446 for full-time non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate. That works out to about $127,192 a year. This is a median, not a mean average, but it gives a solid benchmark.
Where that sits on the Salary Index
The Salary Index uses the national line of full-time adult ordinary-time earnings, which is $2,083.70 per week, annualised $108,352. A GP earning the median of $2,446 per week is well above that line. The index score is about 117, meaning the GP earns 17% more than the typical full-time worker. For context, the national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $1,004.90 per week, index 48.2. The GP median is more than double the minimum.
Awards versus the national minimum wage
GPs are covered by the Medical Practitioners Award 2020, but most are paid above award. The award sets minimum rates, but the median is far above that floor. The national minimum wage is $26.44 per hour, while the GP median hourly is $60. The award for a GP might be lower, but the market rate is higher.
How GP pay compares to other health professionals
In the Health care and social assistance industry, the average weekly total cash earnings for full-time non-managerial adult employees is $2,069.70 (ABS May 2025). GPs earn above that industry average.
Factors that affect GP pay
GP salaries vary by state, experience, and whether they work in a bulk-billing clinic or private practice. The states page shows differences: for example, NSW index 101.2, WA 106.9, ACT 109.9. A GP in WA might earn more than one in Tasmania.
Take-home pay after tax and super
Super guarantee is 12% from 1 July 2026, on top of salary. For a GP earning $127,192, super adds $15,263. Tax on that salary (excluding Medicare levy) would be about $30,000, plus 2% Medicare levy. Take-home after tax and super is around $97,000.
Summary
The average gp salary australia is a median of $2,446 per week, but many GPs earn more. It sits at index 117, well above the national line. Awards provide a safety net, but the market pays well above.
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Questions people ask
What is the average GP salary in Australia?
Based on Jobs and Skills Australia data, the median weekly earnings for General Practitioners and Resident Medical Officers is $2,446 per week, which annualises to about $127,192. This is above the national full-time adult ordinary-time earnings of $108,352, giving a Salary Index of approximately 117.
Are GPs covered by a modern award?
Yes, the Medical Practitioners Award 2020 covers many GPs, but most are employed under individual arrangements or enterprise agreements that pay above the award minimums. The award provides a safety net, but GP pay is typically well above the national minimum wage.
How does the GP salary compare to the national minimum wage?
The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour or $1,004.90 per week (index 48.2). GPs earn significantly more, with median hourly earnings of $60, and weekly earnings more than double the minimum.