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.
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
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Neonatal Nurse Salary Range
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
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| NICU Nurse Practitioner | AU$103K/year | +56% |
| Graduate Neonatal Nurse | AU$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 Salary | AU$65,700/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -5% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -26% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
99%
99%
Male
1%
1%
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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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