Radiologist salary Australia: where it sits against the national full-time average
If you are looking for a single official figure for a radiologist salary in Australia, the short answer is that neither the Australian Bureau of Statistics nor Jobs and Skills Australia publishes a median or average for this occupation. The most recent data from the ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours (May 2025) does not produce a median weekly earnings figure for diagnostic and interventional radiologists because the sample size is too small to be reliable. That does not mean the role is poorly paid – quite the opposite. By looking at the award minimums, the national full-time average, and the broader medical specialist market, we can build a clear picture of where radiologists sit on the pay scale.
The national benchmark: ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026
The site’s line is drawn from the ABS Average Weekly Earnings release for May 2026. Full-time adult ordinary-time earnings (seasonally adjusted) were $2,083.70 per week, which works out to about $108,352 a year when multiplied by 52. This is the figure we use to compare any occupation against the national full-time average. For men the average is about $113,412 a year; for women about $100,594. State averages also vary, from Tasmania’s $96,008 to the ACT’s $119,090.
By contrast, the full-time median (the midpoint of all full-time earnings) is about $90,532 a year, and the all-employees median (including part-time and casual) is about $74,100. These medians come from the ABS Employee Earnings survey for August 2025. The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 an hour, or $52,255 a year on a 38-hour week.
What the official sources say about radiologists
Jobs and Skills Australia’s occupation profile for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologists (ANZSCO 253917) states that median weekly earnings are not available. The profile notes that 74% of radiologists work full time, with an average of 45 hours per week. The median age is 45, and 34% are women. The lack of a published median is common for highly specialised medical roles where the number of survey respondents is low. The ABS does not separately report earnings for this occupation in its main releases.
Award minimums for specialist radiologists
The Fair Work Ombudsman’s Medical Practitioners Award 2020 (MA000031) sets minimum pay rates for doctors, including specialists. The award, updated from 1 July 2026, lists the following weekly rates for specialists and senior specialists:
- Specialist: $2,570.93 per week ($67.66 per hour)
- Senior specialist pay point 1: $2,749.01 per week
- Senior specialist pay point 2: $2,843.41 per week
- Senior specialist pay point 3: $2,940.72 per week
- Senior specialist pay point 4: $3,149.16 per week
These are minimums, not typical earnings. A specialist on the lowest award rate would earn about $133,688 a year – already 23% above the national full-time average of $108,352. Senior specialists at the top pay point would earn about $163,756 a year. In practice, many radiologists in private practice or with additional qualifications earn substantially more, often placing them in the top tax bracket.
How radiologist pay compares to the full-time average
Even at the entry-level specialist award rate, a radiologist earns well above the national full-time average. The gap is even larger when compared with the all-employees median ($74,100) or the minimum wage ($52,255). Radiologists are among the highest-paid medical specialists, alongside surgeons and anaesthetists. The award rates alone put them in the 37% tax bracket (which starts at $135,000 in 2026–27) and close to the 45% bracket ($190,000).
For context, the average weekly earnings for all employees (including part-time) is $1,579.20 per week, or about $82,118 a year. A specialist radiologist’s minimum weekly pay is more than 60% higher than that.
State and territory variations
Radiologist salaries can vary by location, though no state-level data is published for this occupation. The national full-time averages by state give a sense of regional pay differences:
- New South Wales: $109,658
- Victoria: $106,137
- Queensland: $106,064
- South Australia: $102,450
- Western Australia: $115,825
- Tasmania: $96,008
- Northern Territory: $103,173
- Australian Capital Territory: $119,090
Radiologists in the ACT and Western Australia may earn a premium, while those in Tasmania and South Australia may be closer to the national average. However, award rates are national, so the minimum does not change by state. Above-award pay is influenced by local demand and cost of living.
Tax considerations for radiologists
For the 2026–27 income year, the resident tax rates are:
- Nil up to $18,200
- 15% from $18,201 to $45,000
- 30% from $45,001 to $135,000
- 37% from $135,001 to $190,000
- 45% above $190,000
Plus a 2% Medicare levy (with possible reductions for low-income earners). A radiologist earning $200,000 would pay about $54,667 in tax plus Medicare, leaving around $145,333 after tax. The high marginal rate means that salary packaging and superannuation contributions are important planning tools.
Where to find more salary information
Because the ABS does not publish a radiologist-specific figure, the best sources are award rates, industry surveys, and job advertisements. The Place a salary on the line tool lets you compare any salary against the national full-time average. You can also explore Job medians for other medical roles or see how pay differs by States and territories. For a deeper look at how the figures are set, visit How the figures are set.
Summary
A radiologist salary in Australia is not officially published as a single number, but the evidence points to earnings well above the national full-time average of $108,352. Award minimums for specialists start at $133,688 a year, and actual incomes are typically higher, especially in private practice. Radiologists are among the highest-paid professionals in the country, with many falling into the top two tax brackets. For a personalised comparison, use the site’s salary line tool to see where any figure sits against the ABS benchmark.