Oncology Nurse Salary in Australia

AU$69,600
per year
per hour
AU$34.10
per hour
per year

Oncology Nurse - Average Salary

The average salary for an Oncology Nurse is AU$69,600 per year (AU$34.10 per hour), which is AU$288 (-0.4%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
An Oncology Nurse can expect an average starting salary of AU$54,200. The highest salaries can exceed AU$120,000.
AU$54,200
Low
AU$69,600
Average salary
AU$120,000
High
AU$30.30
Low
AU$34.10
Average salary
AU$60.10
High

Oncology Nurse Salary Range

Low
AU$54,200
Average salary
AU$69,600
Senior
AU$88,600
High
AU$120,000
Low
AU$30.30
Average salary
AU$34.10
Senior
AU$47.80
High
AU$60.10
Among oncology nurses, Entry Level Oncology Nurses tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Oncology Nurse Practitioners enjoy the highest salaries.

Oncology Nurse - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Oncology Nurse PractitionerAU$102K/year
+47% 
Pediatric Oncology NurseAU$71K/year
+2% 
Entry Level Oncology NurseAU$54K/year
 -22%

Oncology Nurse - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Oncology Nurse with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$54,200 per year. A mid career Oncology Nurse with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$65,400, while a Senior Oncology Nurse with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$88,600. Oncology nurses with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$97,600 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Oncology Nurse in Australia

Late Career▲ +40%
Senior▲ +27%
Average SalaryAU$69,600/year
Mid Career▼ -6%
Entry Level▼ -22%

Gender Breakdown

Female
89%
Male
11%

Oncology Nurse - Jobs by Location

Oncology Nurse - Related Salaries

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

How much does an Oncology Nurse make in Australia?
An Oncology Nurse in Australia earns an average of AU$69,600 gross per year, which is about AU$34.10 net per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Oncology Nurse updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Oncology Nurse in Australia?
The starting salary of an Oncology Nurse in Australia is around AU$54,200 gross per year. Entry Level Oncology Nurses usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an Oncology Nurse in Australia?
The highest salary of an Oncology Nurse in Australia can reach and exceed AU$120,000 gross per year. Oncology Nurse Practitioners usually have the highest salaries.
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