Radiology Salary Guide: What You Can Expect After Tax and Medicare

Understanding Your Radiology Salary

When you research a radiology salary in Australia, you will quickly notice that official sources do not publish a single benchmark figure. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies radiologists under occupation code 264937, and Jobs and Skills Australia provides a profile for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologists (ANZSCO 253917). Both sources confirm that median weekly earnings are not available for this six‑digit occupation. This means you need to rely on industry knowledge, award coverage, and your own negotiations.

Where Does a Radiologist’s Pay Sit Against National Benchmarks?

Even without a precise figure, you can compare the role against the Benchmarks we track. The national minimum wage is $26.44 per hour and $1,004.90 per week. Full‑time adult ordinary time earnings (excluding overtime and employer super) are $2,083.70 per week, or $108,352 per year. A radiologist’s remuneration is almost certainly well above both of these. The occupation requires a medical degree, specialist training, and registration, placing it among the highest‑paid professions in the country.

What Affects Your Take‑Home Pay?

Your Take-home pay depends on your total package, your tax bracket, and the Medicare levy. For the 2026–27 tax year, resident tax rates start at nil on the first $18,200, then 15c per dollar up to $45,000, 30c up to $135,000, 37c up to $190,000, and 45c above that. The low‑income tax offset can reduce tax for lower incomes, but for a radiologist it phases out completely above $66,667.

The Medicare Levy and Thresholds

The Medicare levy is a flat 2% for full‑time workers. The latest published single‑person thresholds are $28,011 and $35,013. If your taxable income is above $35,013, you pay the full 2%. For a radiologist earning, say, $250,000, that is $5,000 per year. The levy is separate from the Medicare levy surcharge, which applies if you do not have appropriate private hospital cover and earn above a certain amount.

Superannuation and Salary Packaging

Employer super contributions are 12% from 1 July 2026 on earnings up to $270,830. If your contract says $200,000 plus super, your total cost to the employer is $224,000, but your take‑home pay is calculated on the $200,000. Salary packaging can reduce your taxable income – for example, packaging a car or additional super – which lowers your tax and Medicare levy. Use our Salary packaging guide to understand the options.

How to Estimate Your Own Radiology Salary

Because no single public figure exists, you should:

• Check the Medical Practitioners Award [MA000031] from Fair Work for minimum rates (though most radiologists are above award).
• Look at advertised roles on job boards and note whether they say “plus super” or “including super”.
• Speak with recruitment agencies specialising in medical imaging.
• Use our Clearance tool to estimate your take‑home pay once you have a salary figure.

Key Takeaways

• A radiology salary is not published by the ABS or Jobs and Skills Australia, but it is consistently high.
• Compare your offer against the full‑time ordinary time benchmark of $108,352 per year.
• Remember that super is extra, and the Medicare levy takes 2% of your taxable income above $35,013.
• Use the Tax and Medicare page to calculate your exact liability.