Mental Health Nurse Salary in Australia

AU$81,900
per year
per hour
AU$39.20
per hour
per year

Mental Health Nurse - Average Salary

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse is AU$81,900 per year (AU$39.20 per hour), which is AU$12,012 (+17%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Mental Health Nurse can expect an average starting salary of AU$49,100. The highest salaries can exceed AU$150,000.
AU$49,100
Low
AU$81,900
Average salary
AU$150,000
High
AU$27.80
Low
AU$39.20
Average salary
AU$75
High

Mental Health Nurse Salary Range

Low
AU$49,100
Average salary
AU$81,900
Senior
AU$115,500
High
AU$150,000
Low
AU$27.80
Average salary
AU$39.20
Senior
AU$57.30
High
AU$75
Among mental health nurses, Entry-Level Mental Health Nurses tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Mental Health Nurses enjoy the highest salaries.

Mental Health Nurse - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Mental Health NurseAU$116K/year
+41% 
Entry-Level Mental Health NurseAU$49K/year
 -40%

Mental Health Nurse - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Mental Health Nurse with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$49,100 per year. A mid career Mental Health Nurse with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$78,900, while a Senior Mental Health Nurse with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$115,500. Mental health nurses with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$126,700 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Mental Health Nurse in Australia

Late Career▲ +55%
Senior▲ +41%
Average SalaryAU$81,900/year
Mid Career▼ -4%
Entry Level▼ -40%

Gender Breakdown

Female
92%
Male
8%

Mental Health Nurse - Jobs by Location

Mental Health Nurse - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Mental Health Nurse job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Mental Health Nurse

How much does a Mental Health Nurse make in Australia?
A Mental Health Nurse in Australia earns an average of AU$81,900 gross per year, which is about AU$39.20 net per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Mental Health Nurse updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Australia?
The starting salary of a Mental Health Nurse in Australia is around AU$49,100 gross per year. Entry-Level Mental Health Nurses usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Australia?
The highest salary of a Mental Health Nurse in Australia can reach and exceed AU$150,000 gross per year. Senior Mental Health Nurses usually have the highest salaries.
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