Neonatal Nurse Salary in Australia

AU$65,700
per year
per hour
AU$38.60
per hour
per year

Neonatal Nurse - Average Salary

The average salary for a Neonatal Nurse is AU$65,700 per year (AU$38.60 per hour), which is AU$4,188 (-6%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Neonatal Nurse can expect an average starting salary of AU$48,800. The highest salaries can exceed AU$120,000.
AU$48,800
Low
AU$65,700
Average salary
AU$120,000
High
AU$29
Low
AU$38.60
Average salary
AU$60.10
High

Neonatal Nurse Salary Range

Low
AU$48,800
Average salary
AU$65,700
Senior
AU$86,700
High
AU$120,000
Low
AU$29
Average salary
AU$38.60
Senior
AU$46.90
High
AU$60.10
Among Neonatal Nurses, Graduate Neonatal Nurses tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like NICU Nurse Practitioners enjoy the highest salaries.

Neonatal Nurse - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
NICU Nurse PractitionerAU$103K/year
+56% 
Graduate Neonatal NurseAU$50K/year
 -24%

Neonatal Nurse - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Neonatal Nurse with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$48,800 per year. A mid career Neonatal Nurse with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$62,300, while a Senior Neonatal Nurse with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$86,700. Neonatal Nurses with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$97,600 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Neonatal Nurse in Australia

Late Career▲ +49%
Senior▲ +32%
Average SalaryAU$65,700/year
Mid Career▼ -5%
Entry Level▼ -26%

Gender Breakdown

Female
99%
Male
1%

Neonatal Nurse - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Neonatal 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 Neonatal Nurse

How much does a Neonatal Nurse make in Australia?
A Neonatal Nurse in Australia earns an average of AU$65,700 gross per year, which is about AU$38.60 net per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Neonatal Nurse updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Neonatal Nurse in Australia?
The starting salary of a Neonatal Nurse in Australia is around AU$48,800 gross per year. Graduate Neonatal Nurses usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Neonatal Nurse in Australia?
The highest salary of a Neonatal Nurse in Australia can reach and exceed AU$120,000 gross per year. NICU Nurse Practitioners usually have the highest salaries.
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