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Registered Nurse Salary in Australia

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care across clinics, hospitals, and community settings. The Australia median is $99,932 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$99,932
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,328
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$99,932
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$48.04
varies by city

Registered Nurse salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$99,932
Canberra, ACT$99,932
Sunshine Coast, QLD$99,932
Wollongong, NSW$99,932
Hobart, TAS$99,932
Darwin, NT$99,932
Mackay, QLD$99,932
Sydney, NSW$74,949
Melbourne, VIC$72,173
Brisbane, QLD$66,066
Perth, WA$66,066
Adelaide, SA$59,196

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a registered nurse make in Australia?
The national median registered nurse salary in Australia is about $144,000 per year ($12,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $85,300 to $144,000.
Which Australia city pays registered nurses the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $144,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays registered nurses the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $85,300 per year for a registered nurse.
What is the typical salary range for a registered nurse in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, registered nurse pay commonly spans from about $56,600 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $191,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have registered nurse salary data?
Pay by Role publishes registered nurse pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is registered nurse in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist.