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.
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
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Mental Health Nurse Salary Range
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
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Mental Health Nurse | AU$116K/year | +41% |
| Entry-Level Mental Health Nurse | AU$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 Salary | AU$81,900/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -4% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -40% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
92%
92%
Male
8%
8%
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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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