Nationally, the median is $72,796 — New South Wales sits $20 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Medical Laboratory Scientist salary of $72,816 — after $12,633 income tax and $1,456 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
Reported total pay for Medical Laboratory Scientist roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology★ 2.8 | $99,037 | $95,322 – $102,752 |
| Sonic Healthcare★ 3.2 | $96,231 | $92,082 – $100,381 |
| Medihealth Pathology★ 2.0 | $73,211 | $70,899 – $75,503 |
| NSW Department of Health★ 3.3 | $73,003 | $70,060 – $75,945 |
| Laverty Pathology★ 2.6 |
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.
| $72,835 |
| $70,306 – $75,345 |
| Functional Health Screening★ 2.0 | $70,422 | $67,781 – $73,063 |
| NHS England★ 3.6 | $60,377 | $57,973 – $62,780 |
| Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital★ 4.3 | $59,636 | $57,027 – $62,244 |