What is the minimum hourly rate for a GP in Melbourne?

Under the Medical Practitioners Award [MA000031], a career medical practitioner at pay point 1 earns $53.62 per hour, or $2,037.52 per week for a 38-hour week. More senior classifications pay higher rates. These award rates are significantly above the National Minimum Wage of $26.44 per hour.

Does the GP salary include superannuation?

No. The award rates shown in the pay guide are minimum wages before super. Employers must pay super guarantee of 12% on top of ordinary earnings, up to the maximum contribution base of $270,830 per year. For a GP earning $53.62 per hour, that adds about $6.43 per hour in super.

How do I convert a GP hourly rate to an annual salary?

Multiply the hourly rate by the number of hours worked per week, then by 52. For a full-time GP on 38 hours per week at $53.62 per hour: $53.62 × 38 × 52 = $105,953.12 per year before tax and super. Super is paid on top.

GP Salary Melbourne: How Award Rates Compare to the National Minimum Wage

A career medical practitioner in Melbourne earns at least $2,037.52 per week ($53.62 per hour) under the Medical Practitioners Award, based on a 38-hour week.

GP Salary Melbourne: Award Rates vs National Minimum Wage

If you're researching a gp salary melbourne, the first thing to know is that most employed doctors are covered by the Medical Practitioners Award 2020 [MA000031], not the National Minimum Wage. The Fair Work Ombudsman publishes pay guides that set out minimum rates for each classification, and these rates are updated each year after the Annual Wage Review. From 1 July 2026, award minimum wages increased by 4.75%, while the National Minimum Wage rose to $26.44 per hour or $1,004.90 per week.

How the Medical Practitioners Award Applies to GPs

The Medical Practitioners Award covers doctors in training, career medical practitioners, specialists, and senior specialists. A general practitioner (GP) in a clinic or hospital setting is typically classified as a career medical practitioner or a specialist, depending on qualifications and experience. The Fair Work Commission’s Modern Awards Pay Database provides the full classification structure and penalty rates.

For example, a career medical practitioner at pay point 1 earns a minimum weekly rate of $2,037.52, which equates to $53.62 per hour for a 38-hour week. That is more than double the National Minimum Wage. More experienced GPs, such as senior career medical practitioners or specialists, earn higher rates—up to $88.80 per hour for a senior principal specialist.

Calculating Annual Pay from an Hourly Rate

To estimate your annual gross salary, use the formula:

hourly rate × hours per week × 52

We assume a standard full-time week of 38 hours, as defined in the National Employment Standards. For a GP on $53.62 per hour:

Weekly: $53.62 × 38 = $2,037.56 (matches the award rate)
Fortnightly: $2,037.56 × 2 = $4,075.12
Annual: $2,037.56 × 52 = $105,953.12

This calculation assumes the same rate every week with no unpaid overtime, penalty rates, or allowances. If you work part-time or casual, adjust the hours accordingly. Casual employees receive a 25% loading on top of the minimum hourly rate—but GPs are usually employed on a permanent basis.

Tax and Super on a GP Salary

From the annual gross figure, you can estimate your take-home pay using the 2026–27 resident tax rates:

Nil tax on the first $18,200
15% on income between $18,201 and $45,000
30% on income between $45,001 and $135,000
37% on income between $135,001 and $190,000
45% on income above $190,000

Plus the Medicare levy of 2% (single reduction thresholds not confirmed for 2026–27, so we use the 2025–26 thresholds). For a GP earning $105,953, the tax would be approximately $24,667 plus Medicare of $2,119, leaving about $79,167 after tax (before any deductions or offsets).

Superannuation is paid on top of your salary. The super guarantee rate is 12% of ordinary time earnings, up to the maximum contribution base of $270,830 per year. For a GP on $105,953, the employer must contribute an additional $12,714.36 per year into your super fund.

Why Award Rates Matter More Than the Minimum Wage

While the National Minimum Wage sets a floor, most employees in Australia are covered by a modern award that provides higher minimum rates. The gp salary melbourne you see in job advertisements should reflect the award classification for your experience level. Always check the relevant pay guide or use the Fair Work Ombudsman’s Pay and Conditions Tool to confirm your minimum entitlements.

For more detailed conversion tools, see our hourly conversion guide. You can also explore pay guides for other industries.

Fortnightly Pay and Budgeting

Many employers pay fortnightly. For a GP on $2,037.56 per week, the fortnightly gross is $4,075.12. After tax and Medicare, the net fortnightly amount would be roughly $3,045. This helps with budgeting for rent, bills, and savings.

A Note on Casual Loading

If you are a casual GP (uncommon but possible), your hourly rate would include a 25% casual loading. For a career medical practitioner, that would be $53.62 × 1.25 = $67.03 per hour. However, casual employees do not receive paid leave. The casual loading page explains how this works.

Summary

A typical gp salary melbourne under the Medical Practitioners Award starts at $53.62 per hour for a career medical practitioner, well above the National Minimum Wage of $26.44. To convert to annual pay, multiply by 38 hours and 52 weeks. Remember that super is paid on top, and tax is deducted according to the resident scale. Always verify your classification with the award and your employer.