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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

$95,248

The average salary for a registered mental health nurse is $95,248 per year in Australia. 729 salaries reported, updated at 8 November 2026

Registered Mental Health Nurse job openings in Australia

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Registered Nurse - Forensic Me...
Western Sydney Local Health District3.4out of 5 stars.
Blacktown NSW
$41.22 - $57.88 an hour
Full-time
2 days 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
    $116,043 per year
  2. Brisbane QLD
    $98,298 per year
  3. Lismore NSW
    $95,804 per year
  4. Perth WA
    $95,774 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 $95,248 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 729 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 8 November 2026.

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Registered Mental Health Nurse salaries typically range between a low of $74,044 and a high of $122,523 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 $116,043 per year, Brisbane QLD at $98,298 per year and Lismore NSW at $95,804 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).