INCOME

What are the financial rewards?
The income is relatively good, especially in private practice. Most anaesthetists combine public work with some proportion of private work.

Annual incomes:

	Consultant, public sector: $120,000–180,000 for a 40 hour week (more for a senior consultant who works overtime) plus reasonable leave and $7000 CME expenses.
	Consultant, private sector: about $500,000 if moderately busy. While you may not receive assistance with costs of CME, there is considerable scope to write off expenses.
	Registrar: $50,000–120,000 depending on seniority and roster workload.