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Registered nurse salary in Brisbane QLD

How much does a Registered Nurse make in Brisbane QLD?

Average base salary

$60.94
20%
above national average

The average salary for a registered nurse is $60.94 per hour in Brisbane QLD. 135 salaries reported, updated at 13 July 2026

Registered Nurse job openings in Brisbane QLD

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Registered Nurse - Transit Lou...
Queensland Government3.8out of 5 stars.
Brisbane QLD
11 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Registered Nurse in Brisbane QLD

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Collar Group
 
$161,807per year
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KnG Healthcare
 
$157,733per year
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Caring For You Nursing Agency
 
$145,600per year
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Royal Flying Doctor Service
 
$130,000per year
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Nursing Australia
 
$130,000per year
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DFP Recruitment Services Pty L...
 
$125,840per year
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Highest paying cities near Brisbane QLD for Registered Nurses

  1. Sunshine Coast QLD
    $65.63 per hour
  2. Hervey Bay QLD
    $65.37 per hour
  3. Cairns QLD
    $63.91 per hour
  4. Brisbane QLD
    $60.94 per hour
  5. Mackay QLD
    $58.57 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 Brisbane QLD?

Registered Nurse II

Job openings
Average $87,653 per year

Registered Nurse III

Job openings
Average $85,861 per year