Registered Nurse Salary in Australia
AU$63,600
per year
per hour
AU$33.20
per hour
per year
Registered Nurse - Average Salary
The average salary for a Registered Nurse is AU$63,600 per year (AU$33.20 per hour), which is AU$6,288 (-9%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Registered Nurse (RN) can expect an average starting salary of AU$48,700. The highest salaries can exceed AU$85,000.
A Registered Nurse (RN) can expect an average starting salary of AU$48,700. The highest salaries can exceed AU$85,000.
AU$48,700
Low
AU$63,600
Average salary
AU$85,000
High
AU$27.40
Low
AU$33.20
Average salary
AU$41.50
High
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Registered Nurse Salary Range
Among Registered Nurses in Australia, Graduate Registered Nurses tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Registered Nurses enjoy the highest salaries.
Registered Nurse - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Nurse | AU$71K/year | +12% |
| Graduate Nurse | AU$50K/year | -22% |
Registered Nurse - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Registered Nurse with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$48,700 per year. A mid career Registered Nurse with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$61,300, while a Senior Registered Nurse with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$71,200. Registered Nurses with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$79,500 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Registered Nurse in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +25% |
| Senior | ▲ +12% |
| Average Salary | AU$63,600/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -4% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -23% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
89%
89%
Male
11%
11%
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Registered Nurse - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Registered 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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