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Telehealth GP pay rates in Australia (2026)

Quick answer

Australian telehealth GP roles in 2026 pay one of three ways: an hourly guarantee, a percentage of billings (commonly 60% to 70%), or a hybrid of both. Advertised figures for vocationally registered (VR) GPs span roughly $120 to $300 per hour depending on the model, the consult mix and the hours worked. NewDoc pays $200 per hour or 70% of billings, whichever is higher, with the retainer guaranteed for your first 4 weeks.

The three pay models

Hourly guarantee. A fixed rate per rostered hour regardless of how many patients you see. Simple and predictable, and the model to compare carefully on GST treatment and any conditions attached to the guarantee (minimum hours, review periods, or the guarantee lapsing after an introductory window).

Percentage of billings. You receive a share of what the platform bills for your consults, commonly 60% to 70% in published 2026 listings. Upside scales with demand; the questions to ask are what counts as billings (base rebates only, or incentive payments too) and what happens in quiet periods.

Hybrid: the greater of both. A guaranteed hourly floor with the billings percentage paid when it exceeds the floor. This is the structure NewDoc uses ($200 per hour or 70% of billings, whichever is higher): the floor removes the quiet-period risk while the percentage keeps the upside.

What the market advertised in 2026

Published figures from recruiter and platform sources this year, so you can benchmark any offer:

  • Generalist Medicare-billed telehealth: $120 to $180 per hour, and after-hours telehealth $150 to $220 per hour, per a recruiter-published pay guide (May 2026).
  • Billing splits of 60% to 70%, with 60% to 65% described in the same guide as competitive.
  • Guaranteed rates as high as $300 per hour plus GST for VR GPs appeared in recruiter listings earlier in 2026 (the listing we verified has since been filled).
  • NewDoc’s published terms: $200 per hour or 70% of billings, whichever is higher, with the retainer guaranteed for the first 4 weeks. Full details on the role page.

Treat any single number with care: rates move with demand, and listings at the top of the range tend to carry conditions. The structure (guarantee, percentage, or hybrid) usually matters more to your annual position than the headline figure.

Why rates differ so much

VR status is the biggest single factor. Medicare pays higher rebates for attendances by vocationally registered GPs (FRACGP or FACRRM fellows with specialist registration in general practice), which is what makes strong guarantees economically possible on bulk billed models. If you are not yet VR, see our guide to non-VR options and fellowship pathways.

Beyond that: the consult mix (general practice breadth versus narrow niche clinics), the hours you work (after-hours attracts loadings on some platforms), how much admin the platform takes off you, and whether the role expects exclusivity. A slightly lower headline rate with billings, documents and patient prep handled for you can net out ahead of a higher rate where you carry the admin.

What to confirm in writing before you sign

  • GST treatment of quoted rates (inclusive or exclusive).
  • Duration of any guarantee, and every condition attached to it.
  • Definition of billings if a percentage split is involved.
  • Contractor or employee status, whether super is paid on top of the rate, and who carries leave, tax and professional indemnity.
  • Minimum-hour commitments, exclusivity clauses and notice periods.
  • Equipment, software and clinical support provided by the platform.

These are questions for your own accountant and MDO as much as for the platform. A good platform will answer all of them in writing without hesitation.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a telehealth GP earn per hour in Australia?

Advertised rates in 2026 span roughly $120 to $300 per hour depending on the model. Recruiter-published figures put generalist Medicare-billed telehealth at $120 to $180 per hour and after-hours work at $150 to $220 per hour, while guaranteed rates as high as $300 per hour plus GST have appeared in recruiter listings for VR GPs. NewDoc pays $200 per hour or 70% of billings, whichever is higher.

Is 70% of billings a good split for telehealth work?

It is at the top of the advertised market. Published billing splits for Australian telehealth GP roles in 2026 cluster between 60% and 70%, so a 70% split is the high end, and a hybrid structure that pays the greater of a fixed hourly rate or the percentage protects your downside as well.

Do non-VR GPs earn the same as VR GPs in telehealth?

No. Medicare pays substantially lower rebates for non-VR GP attendances, which is why the strongest-paying roles, including NewDoc's, require vocational registration through FRACGP or FACRRM fellowship, while platforms on other models accept non-VR doctors at different economics.

Are advertised hourly rates inclusive of GST?

It varies by platform and is worth confirming in writing before you sign. Some listings quote rates plus GST, others are silent. Most telehealth GP roles are contractor arrangements where GST registration, tax and indemnity sit with you, and super depends on the arrangement (see the next question), so get your own accounting advice.

Do telehealth GPs get superannuation and leave?

It depends on the arrangement, so do not assume the headline rate is the whole payment picture. Many platform roles are independent contractor arrangements where leave and tax sit with the doctor, but under Australia's superannuation guarantee rules a contractor paid mainly for their labour can still be treated as an employee for super purposes, in which case the platform may owe super on top of the rate. Ask each platform in writing whether super is paid in addition to the quoted rate, and get your own advice before comparing offers.

Sources

Market figures reflect third-party listings and articles accessed on 9 August 2026 and change over time; they are not an offer by NewDoc. NewDoc's own terms are set out on the role page. This page is general information, not financial or legal advice: confirm any role's terms directly and get your own professional advice.

Published by NewDoc. Last updated 9 August 2026.

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