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Registered nurse salary in Australia

How much does a Registered Nurse make in Australia?

Average base salary

$50.72

The average salary for a registered nurse is $50.72 per hour in Australia. 9.9k salaries reported, updated at 9 June 2026

Registered Nurse job openings in Australia

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Registered Nurse
NSW Government3.9out of 5 stars.
Port Macquarie NSW
$40.02 - $56.19 an hour
Full-time
14 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Registered Nurse in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
HomeCare Australia
 
$182,000per year
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Belmore Nurses
 
$180,267per year
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Drake Medox
 
$164,564per year
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KnG Healthcare
 
$155,291per year
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BLU by Adcorp
 
$147,680per year
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Caring For You Nursing Agency
 
$147,264per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Registered Nurses

  1. Perth WA
    $65.34 per hour
  2. Canberra ACT
    $61.95 per hour
  3. Brisbane QLD
    $60.46 per hour
  4. Buderim QLD
    $58.38 per hour
  5. Gold Coast QLD
    $58.19 per hour

Where can a Registered Nurse earn more?

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

Registered Nurse II

Job openings
Average $112,345 per year

Registered Nurse III

Job openings
Average $84,817 per year