Salary of Registered Nurse in Australia 2026

How much does a Registered Nurse earn?

$96,202 / Annual
Based on 458 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $76,992 Average salary: $96,202 Maximum: $117,120

Minimum
$76,992 Average salary
$96,202 Maximum
$117,120

$8,017 / Monthly
Based on 458 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $6,416 Average salary: $8,017 Maximum: $9,760

Minimum
$6,416 Average salary
$8,017 Maximum
$9,760

$267 / Daily
Based on 458 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $214 Average salary: $267 Maximum: $325

Minimum
$214 Average salary
$267 Maximum
$325

$50 / Hourly
Based on 458 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $40 Average salary: $50 Maximum: $61

Minimum
$40 Average salary
$50 Maximum
$61

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Registered Nurse in Australia

Registered Nurse

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 2 months ago

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Palm Lake Group Part-time

Overview Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse looking for a fulfilling role in aged care? About Us At Palm Lake Care,...
Registered Nurse

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 6 days ago

Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia HomeNurse4U Full-time USD 40 - USD 50 Permanent

The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing care to clinical trial patients while adhering to compliance...
Registered Nurse

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 4 weeks ago

Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia Torbay Lifestyles & Care Full-time

This is a casual position with opportunities for permanent conversion. As a Registered Nurse (RN) You Are Responsible...

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Salaries in Australia {year}

All positions in General

Position	Average salary / Annual
General Practitioner (Obstetrics) \| Regional SA \| Up to 652k p.a	$48,042	View listings
Consultant Intensivist	$47,083	View listings
Pediatrician - Regional South Australia - 365,798 - 713,692pa	$44,979	View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist \| General Adult \| Coastal regional WA	$39,421	View listings
Casual Cook	$32,000	View listings
Casual Crew	$32,000	View listings
Paediatrician	$31,379	View listings
General Practitioner	$29,156	View listings
Geriatrician	$23,051	View listings
Senior Web Developer	$19,200	View listings

Salary comparison

FAQ - Registered Nurse

The average salary for Registered Nurse is AUD96,202 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 458 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Registered Nurse in Australia.

The lowest salary of Registered Nurse per year in Australia is AUD76,992

The highest salary for Registered Nurse per year in Australia is AUD117,120

Data updated: October 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Australia. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 458 job postings with salary.