Transparency matters. Doctors deserve clarity about compensation without recruitment bias or hidden agendas. Here's exactly where our data comes from and how we verify every figure.
Resident doctors (RMOs) have official minimum rates set through collective bargaining. These cover PGY1-6 positions across all District Health Boards, with standardized progression and overtime rates.
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Multi-Employer Collective Agreement sets 15 specialist pay steps, increasing annually. Current range: NZD $170,000–$268,000 base salary, with additional allowances and performance payments.
Rural allowances (~5%) and location-specific adjustments applied at DHB level. Additional payments for on-call, weekend work, and specialist responsibilities are included where applicable.
Private sector compensation based on RNZCGP surveys, Medical Council workforce reports, and verified industry data. Ranges reflect realistic earning potential across different practice models and locations.
Salaries set via state and territory Awards and Enterprise Bargaining Agreements negotiated with the Australian Medical Association. Each state has specific scales for junior doctors, registrars, and consultants.
Australian Taxation Office data shows private practice reality: anaesthetists average A$447K, surgeons A$472K—significantly above advertised positions. We use this to calibrate realistic private sector ranges.
Cross-referenced with SEEK salary data, MedRecruit surveys, and verified recruitment agency information. We account for the significant gap between advertised roles and actual private practice earnings.
All public sector rates come directly from published collective agreements and awards. Private ranges are derived from ATO earnings data, professional surveys, and verified industry sources—not recruitment advertisements.
Roles are mapped by training stage (PGY1–10, Registrar, Consultant) and specialty. We account for progression pathways, fellowship requirements, and realistic timeframes for career advancement.
Data is cross-referenced across multiple sources, validated against known benchmarks, and updated when new agreements are published. Outliers are investigated and verified before inclusion.
Collective agreements are revised approximately every 3 years, with staged pay increments applied annually. ASMS scales update each July. Private sector data refreshed annually from multiple sources.
Enterprise Bargaining Agreements and Awards are reviewed every 1-4 years by state and territory. ATO data is published annually. Private sector ranges updated continuously as new data becomes available.
We operate independently with no recruitment commissions, placement fees, or advertising revenue from medical employers. Our only goal is providing accurate salary intelligence.
Unlike recruitment sites that may inflate or deflate figures to drive applications, we show you exactly where our data comes from and how it's verified.
Doctors deserve to know their worth. Whether you're negotiating a contract, planning a career move, or considering specialties, accurate data helps you make informed decisions.
Educational purposes only • Not medical or financial advice • Data sources verified January 2025