Locum rates of pay can vary greatly depending on your level of experience, grade, specialty and level of responsibility. Rates can also vary based on the hospital's location, the contract's length and the start date's urgency, with rural hospitals or GP clinics often paying higher rates than their metropolitan equivalent, particularly for last-minute placements. Rates are subject to change, but as a guide, you can expect: Specialists: $2000 – $3000 AUD per day Resident Medical Officers (RMO’s): $80 – $160 AUD per hour Registrars: $100 – $300 AUD per hour General Practitioners: $1000 – $3000 AUD per day