Veterinarian salary in New South Wales
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $90,000 — New South Wales sits $4,987 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Veterinarian salary of $94,987 — after $19,284 income tax and $1,900 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
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Veterinarian roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Petstock★ 2.7 | $139,518 | $134,254 – $144,782 |
| Small Animal Specialist Hospital★ 3.3 | $137,500 | $130,000 – $145,000 |
| University of Technology Sydney★ 4.0 | $117,211 | $112,727 – $121,696 |
| Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic★ 3.6 | $115,000 | $75,000 – $125,000 |
| Sydney Local Health District★ 3.6 | $110,755 | $106,566 – $114,944 |
| University of Sydney★ 4.2 | $105,000 | $95,000 – $111,000 |
| Our Vet★ 2.5 | $100,000 | $90,000 – $105,059 |
| Seven Animal Health★ 1.9 | $98,700 | $68,947 – $126,000 |
| VetPartners (AU)★ 2.7 | $98,000 | $75,000 – $132,300 |
| Greencross Vets★ 4.2 | $93,300 | $54,829 – $133,050 |
| Google★ 4.4 | $80,351 | $77,537 – $83,166 |
| National Veterinary Care★ 2.6 | $80,000 | $70,000 – $85,489 |
| Pet Circle★ 3.3 | $71,274 | $69,160 – $73,389 |
| NSW Government★ 4.1 | $60,068 | $57,887 – $62,249 |
| RSPCA★ 3.3 | $55,130 | $47,049 – $63,232 |
Veterinarian pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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