50% of professionals earn between $65,000 - $95,000 AUD
The median salary is $78,000
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Australia is AUD 65,000 - AUD 95,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 86,500 per year, based on 163,641 active job listings.
The cities with the most Registered Nurse job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Newcastle. Melbourne leads with 19,106 job openings.
Leading employers for Registered Nurse roles in Australia include Vetted Health, NSW Health, Department of Health, Tasmania, St John of God Health Care, NT Health.
Explore 163,641 Registered Nurse job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.