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Registered mental health nurse salary in Australia

How much does a Registered Mental Health Nurse make in Australia?

Average base salary

$95,166

The average salary for a registered mental health nurse is $95,166 per year in Australia. 728 salaries reported, updated at 1 November 2026

Registered Mental Health Nurse job openings in Australia

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Registered Psychiatric Nurse -...
Western Health Australia3.3out of 5 stars.
Melbourne VIC
$81,000 - $119,000 a year
Part-time
45 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for Registered Mental Health Nurse in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Federation University Australi...
 
$190,365per year
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Alliance Australia
 
$160,642per year
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University of Southern Queensl...
 
$160,000per year
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NSW Department of Communities ...
 
$150,046per year
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HenderCare
 
$136,240per year
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Collar Group
 
$133,858per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Registered Mental Health Nurses

  1. Canberra ACT
    $115,934 per year
  2. Brisbane QLD
    $98,298 per year
  3. Perth WA
    $96,572 per year
  4. Lismore NSW
    $95,737 per year
  5. Hobart TAS
    $95,091 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Registered Mental Health Nurse

The average salary for a Registered Mental Health Nurse is $95,166 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 728 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 1 November 2026.

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Registered Mental Health Nurse salaries typically range between a low of $74,118 and a high of $122,193 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Registered Mental Health Nurse include Canberra ACT at $115,934 per year, Brisbane QLD at $98,298 per year and Perth WA at $96,572 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Registered Mental Health Nurse include Federation University Australia ($190,365 per year) and Alliance Australia ($160,642 per year).