Radiology salary in Australia
Radiology is a highly specialised medical field, and those working as diagnostic and interventional radiologists among the most highly trained professionals in the health system. When asking about a radiology salary, the first challenge is that the Australian Bureau of Statistics does not publish a median weekly earnings figure for this specific 6-digit occupation (ANZSCO 253917). The Jobs and Skills Australia profile for diagnostic and interventional radiologists notes that median weekly earnings are not available, because the sample size is too small for a reliable estimate at that level of detail.
No published median for radiologists
This means we cannot give you a single, authoritative number for a radiologist’s take-home pay. However, we can use the national full‑time average as a reference point. The ABS Average Weekly Earnings survey for May 2026 reports that full‑time adult ordinary‑time earnings are $2,083.70 per week, which works out to about $108,352 per year (multiplied by 52 weeks). This is the line that the Average line site uses to compare any salary.
For a broader comparison, the ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey (May 2025) shows that the average weekly total cash earnings for all professionals is $2,049.60. Radiologists are a subset of professionals, and given their lengthy training and specialist skills, it is reasonable to expect their earnings sit above that average. But without a published median, we rely on contextual factors to understand where a radiology salary might fall relative to the national line.
How the national average sets the benchmark
The national full‑time average of $108,352 is the centre line on this site. Any salary entered into the tool is compared against this figure. For a radiologist, the question is: what would move their pay above or below that line?
Factors that push pay above or below the line
Location
State and territory averages vary considerably. The full‑time adult ordinary‑time averages (from the same ABS survey May 2026) are:
- New South Wales: $109,658
- Victoria: $106,137
- Queensland: $106,064
- South Australia: $102,450
- Western Australia: $115,825
- Tasmania: $96,008
- Northern Territory: $102,173
- Australian Capital: $119,090
A radiologist working in the ACT or Western Australia is likely to earn more than one in Tasmania or South Australia. If you are comparing a radiology salary in a high‑earning state, the pay will be above the national average.
Experience and seniority
Radiologists with more years of experience, especially those with sub‑specialties or interventional procedures, will earn more. The median age for radiologists is 45 years, compared to 40 for all occupations. Older workers tend to earn more as they move into senior roles.
Public vs private practice
Radiologists in public hospitals are paid under the relevant state award or enterprise agreement. Private can set their own fees, often through individual arrangement – the most common method for professionals (38.5% of all employees. Private can set higher fees, but also bear overheads, insurance, and may have less predictable hours.
Hours and overtime
According to Jobs and Skills Australia, 74% of radiologists work full‑time hours, and average full‑time hours per week for radiologists is 45 hours, compared to 44 for all occupations. That extra hour per week adds to weekly earnings. If a radiologist works more than 45 hours, their weekly pay will be higher than the national average.
Gender composition
Female radiologists make up 34% of employment, compared to 49% for all occupations. The gender pay gap full‑time adults: men average $2,181.50 per week ordinary time, while women $1,934.50. If a radiologist is female, the pay may be lower than the male average, but still above the national average.
Using the salary line tool
Even without a precise figure, you can use the Average line tool to compare any radiology salary. Enter your own weekly or yearly before tax, and the tool will show you how it sits against the $108,352 line. The tool also shows the week and hour on a 38‑week, plus distance from the full‑time average. It also shows the median full‑time median $90,532 and all‑employees median $74,100. The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, $1004.9 per week, $52,255 per year on 38 hours.
For more context, the tax brackets 2026–27: nil to $18,200; 15% to $45,000; 30% to $135,000; 37% to $190,000; 45% above that. Medicare levy 2% before reductions.
Place a salary on the line and States and territories to explore how your own radiology salary compares.
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Conclusion
While the ABS does not publish a radiology salary figure, the national full‑time average of $108,352 is the benchmark. Factors like location, experience, public vs private, hours, and gender can move pay above or below that line. Without a precise figure, we can say that radiologists are likely above the average, but the exact distance is unknown.