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Nurse practitioner salary in Australia

How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Australia?

Average base salary

$135,318

The average salary for a nurse practitioner is $135,318 per year in Australia. 348 salaries reported, updated at 18 July 2026

Nurse Practitioner job openings in Australia

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Nurse Practitioner
Western Health Newfoundland3.2out of 5 stars.
Melbourne VIC
Part-time
5 days ago

Highest paying companies for Nurse Practitioner in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
WorkPac
 
$194,272per year
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Laser Clinics
 
$175,000per year
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The GEO Group Australia
 
$161,804per year
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Adecco
 
$161,200per year
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Randstad
 
$155,459per year
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Uniting
 
$155,459per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Nurse Practitioners

  1. Lismore NSW
    $151,542 per year
  2. Canberra ACT
    $151,517 per year
  3. Joondalup WA
    $123,829 per year
  4. Perth WA
    $116,782 per year
  5. Darwin NT
    $114,951 per year

Where can a Nurse Practitioner earn more?

Compare salaries for Nurse Practitioners in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Nurse Practitioner get paid in Australia?

Lead Nurse Practitioner

Job openings
Average $151,573 per year

Nurse Practitioner II

Job openings
Average $132,533 per year

Senior Nurse Practitioner

Job openings
Average $133,198 per year