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MBBS in Australia Salary 2026 — Doctor Salary & Career for Indian Graduates

MBBS in Australia salary 2026 — junior doctor salary, specialist pay, AMC exam, Subclass 485, PR pathway, and India comparison for Indian MBBS graduates.

Updated: 2026-04-01

Quick Answer

Australian junior doctors (intern/resident) earn AUD 72,000–85,000. Specialty registrars earn AUD 100,000–140,000. Consultants earn AUD 200,000–400,000+. Medicine is among Australia's highest-paying professions with strong demand and a clear skilled migration pathway.

Key Highlights

  • Intern (Year 1 after MBBS): AUD 72,000–80,000 — hospital-employed; annual increments
  • Resident Medical Officer (RMO, Year 2–3): AUD 85,000–100,000
  • Registrar (specialty training): AUD 105,000–140,000 depending on specialty and level
  • Career Medical Officer (CMO): AUD 120,000–160,000 — non-training stream hospital doctors
  • Specialist Consultant (post-Fellowship): AUD 200,000–350,000+ base in public hospitals; significantly higher in private practice
  • GP Principal: AUD 180,000–280,000 in established practices
  • Subclass 485 (5 years): After graduation → AMC MCQ + Clinical exam → AHPRA registration → internship → specialty training or CMO → PR eligible

Australian Doctor Salary by Career Stage (2026)

Salary progression for medical graduates in Australia:

  • Intern (Year 1 after MBBS): AUD 72,000–80,000 — hospital-employed; annual increments
  • Resident Medical Officer (RMO, Year 2–3): AUD 85,000–100,000
  • Registrar (specialty training): AUD 105,000–140,000 depending on specialty and level
  • Career Medical Officer (CMO): AUD 120,000–160,000 — non-training stream hospital doctors
  • Specialist Consultant (post-Fellowship): AUD 200,000–350,000+ base in public hospitals; significantly higher in private practice
  • GP Principal: AUD 180,000–280,000 in established practices
  • Subclass 485 (5 years): After graduation → AMC MCQ + Clinical exam → AHPRA registration → internship → specialty training or CMO → PR eligible

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Frequently Asked Questions

Year 1 intern: AUD 72,000–80,000 (approximately ₹40–44 lakh/year). Year 2–3 RMO: AUD 85,000–100,000. After specialty training (8–12 years): AUD 200,000–350,000 as consultant. Australian medicine has one of the world's best long-term salary trajectories.
International medical graduates on Subclass 485 (5 years) can transition to Subclass 457/482 (employer-sponsored) or District of Workforce Shortage (DWS) stream with shorter pathway to PR. Medicine is a priority occupation; many Australian states offer direct nomination. Typical timeline to PR: 3–5 years post-graduation.

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