Radiology is one of the highest payed professions in the world. Australia has about 2000 radiologists serving a population of more than 24 million people. The demand is high, and as time gоеѕ on more radiologists will be nееdеd. The outlook for radiologist salaries is very good.
While the training rules in Australia and New Zealand are more or less the same, radiologist salaries differ by large margins. For each of the specialist categories, radiologists in the country in Australia may earn up to three times their colleagues in New Zealand.
Even though income is higher in Australia, the cost of living and taxes are higher than New Zealand which is something to consider when comparing the two.
In addition, a radiologist in the country has access to some of the latest advances in medical work tools and equipment and conducive work environments.
Radiology Specialists are also in very high demand in Nеw Zealand. Radiologist Salaries and other medical professional’s salaries are set by the Government. Salaries are allocated by a “step” system following a salary structure across the spectrum of training and work experience:
A specialist radiologist receives a salary of NZD $152,000 to $250,000 and up to NZD$300,000 per annum with extra work.
In the private sector, income for respective positions are often twice as much. Most radiologists in the public system often do sessions in private practice boosting their income further. Radiologists in private practice also take on sessions within the public system however this is mainly for academic purposes.
The benefits for Radiologists practicing in New Zealand hospitals include the following:
In addition to the above, radiologists in New Zealand enjoy low cost of living, a great lifestyle and they have the flexibility to choose their overtime hours with a friendly tax regime.
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