Registered Nurse Salary by Country
Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care across clinics, hospitals, and community settings. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+6%
projected growth
Category
Healthcare
Registered Nurse salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $101,000 | $8,400 |
 United Kingdom | $88,890 | $7,363 |
 Canada | $87,538 | $7,271 |
 Australia | $99,932 | $8,328 |
 Germany | $79,152 | $6,615 |
 France | $74,476 | $6,159 |
 Netherlands | $97,401 | $8,098 |
 Switzerland | $149,514 | $12,480 |
 Singapore | $60,119 | $5,029 |
 India | $10,325 | $861 |
 Japan | $55,720 | $4,644 |
 South Korea | $43,814 | $3,651 |
 Poland | $43,394 | $3,629 |
 Brazil | $23,476 | $1,956 |
 United Arab Emirates | $83,594 | $6,971 |
 Mexico | $22,668 | $1,890 |
 Ireland | $105,498 | $8,782 |
 Spain | $69,458 | $5,817 |
 Italy | $65,466 | $5,475 |
 Sweden | $82,575 | $6,883 |
 Norway | $110,443 | $9,204 |
 Denmark | $112,825 | $9,402 |
 Belgium | $103,560 | $8,668 |
 Austria | $91,812 | $7,642 |
 Portugal | $35,128 | $2,965 |
 Finland | $78,012 | $6,501 |
 China | $72,567 | $6,047 |
 Hong Kong | $63,522 | $5,294 |
 New Zealand | $93,273 | $7,773 |
 Indonesia | $12,787 | $1,066 |
 Philippines | $13,680 | $1,141 |
 Vietnam | $18,268 | $1,522 |
 Thailand | $24,655 | $2,055 |
 Malaysia | $28,748 | $2,408 |
 Israel | $97,625 | $8,135 |
 Saudi Arabia | $63,200 | $5,280 |
 Turkey | $43,593 | $3,632 |
 Argentina | $18,485 | $1,540 |
 Colombia | $34,068 | $2,839 |
 South Africa | $31,799 | $2,648 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
Patient careClinical assessmentEMREmpathyTriage
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a registered nurse make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 478.450.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 231.080.000 in Indonesia; $ 111.620.000 in Colombia, and more.
- Which country pays registered nurses the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 478.450.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays registered nurses the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 30 800 € per year (local currency).
- Is registered nurse a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade.
- What skills do registered nurses need?
- Common skills include Patient care, Clinical assessment, EMR, Empathy, Triage. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other healthcare jobs are similar?
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