Radiation Therapist Salary: Converting Hourly Rates to Annual Pay with Super and Casual Loading
A radiation therapist at Level 1 Year 2 in Tasmania earns $92,746 annually based on a 38-hour week under the Radiation Therapists Agreement 2025.
Understanding Radiation Therapist Salary
Radiation therapy is a specialised healthcare profession, and understanding your pay is crucial. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced therapist, knowing how to convert an hourly rate to an annual salary helps you compare job offers and plan your finances. This article focuses on the radiation therapist salary in Australia, using official award rates and the standard conversion formula.
Converting Hourly to Annual: The Basics
The fundamental formula is:
Annual salary = hourly rate × hours per week × 52
For full-time employees, the typical ordinary hours are 38 per week, as set by the National Employment Standards. However, some awards specify different hours. For example, the NSW Health Employees' Medical Imaging and Radiation (State) Award 2025 specifies 35 hours per week for most radiation therapists. Always check your award.
If you know your hourly rate, you can calculate your weekly pay by multiplying by your weekly hours. Then multiply by 52 for the annual figure. For fortnightly pay, simply double the weekly amount. For instance, a radiation therapist on $50 per hour working 38 hours earns $1,900 per week, $3,800 per fortnight, and $98,800 per year.
Our the timesheet tool lets you input your hourly rate and see the annual, monthly, weekly, and fortnightly equivalents instantly. You can also use the hourly conversion page for step-by-step guidance.
Award Rates for Radiation Therapists
Radiation therapist salary rates are governed by awards or enterprise agreements. The Tasmanian Department of Health publishes rates under the Radiation Therapists Agreement 2025. These are full-time equivalent annual salaries based on a 38-hour week:
- Level A Year 1: $76,190 (hourly ~$38.56)
- Level 1 Year 2: $92,746 (hourly ~$46.94)
- Level 2 Year 1: $116,531 (hourly ~$58.97)
- Level 3 Year 2: $139,014 (hourly ~$70.35)
- Level 4a Year 2: $147,716 (hourly ~$74.75)
- Level 5 Year 1: $174,317 (hourly ~$88.22)
- Level 6 Year 1: $193,714 (hourly ~$98.04)
These figures are from the page. In New South Wales, the award provides for a 35-hour week, so hourly rates would be higher for the same annual salary. For example, an annual salary of $92,746 at 35 hours per week gives an hourly rate of about $50.97. See the full award at.
It's important to note that these are minimum rates. Some employers may offer above-award rates, especially in private practice. The pay guides on this site can help you understand typical ranges.
Casual Loading and Superannuation
If you work as a casual radiation therapist, you are entitled to a casual loading of 25% on top of the base hourly rate. This is to compensate for not receiving paid leave (annual leave, sick leave, etc.). For example, if the base rate is $46.94 per hour, the casual rate becomes $58.68 per hour. Always ensure your employer pays the loading on top of the base rate, not included in it. Our casual loading page explains this in detail.
Superannuation is an additional 12% of your ordinary earnings, paid by your employer on top of your salary. For a full-time radiation therapist earning $92,746 per year, the super contribution would be $11,129.52, up to the maximum contribution base of $270,830. This is not deducted from your pay but is an extra benefit. See super and packaging for more.
National Minimum Wage and Award Rates
The National Minimum Wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, or $1,004.90 per week for 38 hours. For casual employees, the minimum is $33.05 per hour including the 25% loading. Award rates for radiation therapists are significantly higher than the minimum, reflecting the skill and responsibility required. For comparison, the ABS Average Weekly Earnings for full-time adult ordinary time employees (May 2026) was $2,083.70 per week, or about $54.83 per hour at 38 hours. A radiation therapist at Level 1 Year 2 earns close to this average, while more senior roles exceed it.
Tax and Take-Home Pay
Your take-home pay depends on your tax bracket and Medicare levy. For the 2026–27 financial year, the resident tax rates are:
- $0 – $18,200: nil
- $18,201 – $45,000: 15% on excess over $18,200
- $45,001 – $135,000: 30% on excess over $45,000
- $135,001 – $190,000: 37% on excess over $135,000
- Over $190,000: 45% on excess over $190,000
Plus a Medicare levy of 2% (with reductions for low-income earners). For a radiation therapist earning $92,746, the tax would be approximately $18,267 plus Medicare $1,855, leaving a take-home of about $72,624. Use our take-home pay calculator for a precise estimate.
Disclaimer
Annual pay here is hourly rate × hours per week × 52. It assumes the same rate every week, no unpaid overtime, no penalty rates, no allowances, and no salary sacrifice. Super is estimated at 12% of ordinary earnings only, paid on top, and stops at the $270,830 maximum contribution base. Tax is the 2026–27 resident scale with the full tax-free threshold. Medicare uses the 2025–26 single reduction thresholds because the 2026–27 reduction thresholds were not confirmed here. HELP, the Medicare levy surcharge, and salary packaging are not deducted. This is an estimate, not a determination of your pay or tax.
For the most accurate information, consult the Fair Work Ombudsman, the Australian Taxation Office, or your employer.
Open the same rate on the home timesheet. Read the reference tables before treating a figure as your pay.