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Medical officer salary in Australia

How much does a Medical Officer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$287,978

The average salary for a medical officer is $287,978 per year in Australia. 3.1k salaries reported, updated at 13 July 2026

Medical Officer job openings in Australia

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Senior Resident Medical Office...
NSW Government3.9out of 5 stars.
Newcastle NSW
$94,521 - $127,827 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Medical Officer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Justice Health and Forensic Me...
 
$527,592per year
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UnitingCare Health
 
$280,800per year
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Cabrini Health
 
$225,000per year
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Mater Group
 
$220,000per year
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Serco
 
$216,957per year
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Australian Department of Defen...
 
$209,329per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Medical Officers

  1. Tamworth NSW
    $343,436 per year
  2. Windsor NSW
    $335,086 per year
  3. Taree NSW
    $316,926 per year
  4. Wollongong NSW
    $306,112 per year
  5. Waratah NSW
    $283,091 per year

Where can a Medical Officer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Medical Officer get paid in Australia?

Junior Medical Officer

Job openings
Average $285,330 per year

Senior Medical Officer

Job openings
Average $101,675 per year