Registered nurse salary in Queensland

The average salary for a Registered Nurse is $55.83 per hour in Queensland. This figure is based on 1.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 7 September 2026.

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Registered Nurse salaries in Queensland typically range between a low of $28.36 and a high of $110 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Registered Nurse in Queensland include Hervey Bay QLD at $68.35 per hour, Cairns QLD at $67.74 per hour and Sunshine Coast QLD at $67.16 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Registered Nurse in Queensland include H1 Healthcare Group Ltd - Australia ($210,789 per year) and HomeCare Australia ($182,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Registered Nurse salary in Queensland compares to related positions:

• Registered Nurse II: Average $132,626 per year
• Registered Nurse III: Average $73,647 per year