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Senior medical officer salary in Australia

How much does a Senior Medical Officer make in Australia?

Average base salary

$101,419

The average salary for a senior medical officer is $101,419 per year in Australia. 604 salaries reported, updated at 2 November 2026

Senior Medical Officer job openings in Australia

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Senior Wellbeing and Engagemen...
Department of Education3.9out of 5 stars.
Gippsland VIC
Part-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Medical Officer in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Wesley Mission Queensland
 
$225,000per year
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Calvary
 
$225,000per year
SA Health
 
$208,429per year
Bolton Clarke
 
$192,000per year
Settlement Services Internatio...
 
$190,800per year
Mater Group
 
$190,800per year

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Highest paying cities near Australia for Senior Medical Officers

  1. Brisbane QLD
    $153,370 per year
  2. Port Lincoln SA
    $151,178 per year
  3. Sydney NSW
    $127,279 per year
  4. Darwin NT
    $116,819 per year
  5. Canberra ACT
    $112,989 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Senior Medical Officer

The average salary for a Senior Medical Officer is $101,419 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 604 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 2 November 2026.

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Senior Medical Officer salaries typically range between a low of $66,788 and a high of $154,008 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Senior Medical Officer include Brisbane QLD at $153,370 per year, Port Lincoln SA at $151,178 per year and Sydney NSW at $127,279 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Senior Medical Officer include Wesley Mission Queensland ($225,000 per year) and Calvary ($225,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Senior Medical Officer salary compares to related positions:

  • Junior Medical Officer: Average $294,297 per year
  • Medical Officer: Average $290,349 per year

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

Junior Medical Officer

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