Midwife Salary in Australia
AU$79,644
per year
per week
AU$1,531
per week
per year
Midwife - Average Salary
The average salary for a Midwife is AU$79,644 per year (AU$1,531 per week), which is AU$9,756 (+14%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Midwife can expect an average starting salary of AU$55,090. The highest salaries can exceed AU$126,000.
Additionally, most midwives receive allowances and shift penalties.
A Midwife can expect an average starting salary of AU$55,090. The highest salaries can exceed AU$126,000.
Additionally, most midwives receive allowances and shift penalties.
AU$55,090
Low
AU$79,644
Average salary
AU$126,000
High
AU$1,059
Low
AU$1,531
Average salary
AU$2,423
High
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Midwife Salary Range
Among Midwives in Australia, Graduate Registered Midwives tend to have the lowest salaries, while experienced Clinical Midwives, Midwife Unit Managers or Midwife Consultants enjoy the highest salaries.
Midwife - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Midwife Consultant | AU$115K/year | +44% |
| Clinical Midwife | AU$96K/year | +21% |
| Graduate Midwife | AU$65K/year | -19% |
Midwife - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
A newly qualified Nurse Midwife with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$64,000 per year. A mid career Midwife with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$75,000, while a Senior Midwife with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$89,000. Midwives with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than AU$101,000 per year.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Midwife in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +27% |
| Senior | ▲ +12% |
| Average Salary | AU$79,644/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -6% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -20% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
7%
7%
Male
93%
93%
Midwife - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Midwife 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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