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Nurse Practitioner Salary in Australia

Nurse practitioners diagnose conditions, prescribe treatment, and manage patient care with advanced training. The Australia median is $224,847 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$224,847
per year
Monthly (national)
$18,737
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$224,847
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$108.10
varies by city

Nurse Practitioner salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$224,847
Canberra, ACT$224,847
Sunshine Coast, QLD$224,847
Wollongong, NSW$224,847
Hobart, TAS$224,847
Darwin, NT$224,847
Mackay, QLD$224,847
Sydney, NSW$167,247
Melbourne, VIC$162,389
Brisbane, QLD$150,592
Perth, WA$147,122
Adelaide, SA$128,385

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a nurse practitioner make in Australia?
The national median nurse practitioner salary in Australia is about $324,000 per year ($27,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $185,000 to $324,000.
Which Australia city pays nurse practitioners the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $324,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays nurse practitioners the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $185,000 per year for a nurse practitioner.
What is the typical salary range for a nurse practitioner in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, nurse practitioner pay commonly spans from about $131,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $430,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have nurse practitioner salary data?
Pay by Role publishes nurse practitioner pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is nurse practitioner in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +45% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Physician, Pharmacist.