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Salary Guide

Registered Nurse Salary in Australia

Based on 52,781 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$80,000 - $95,000
Median salary
$80,000 - $95,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$10K
25th percentile$12K
Median$80K
75th percentile$95K
90th percentile$109K

50% of professionals earn between $12,133 - $95,000 AUD

The median salary is $80,000

Top cities

Sydney3,781 job openings
Melbourne3,286 job openings
Brisbane1,595 job openings
Ballina1,212 job openings
Adelaide924 job openings
Regional797 job openings
Tanunda461 job openings
Newcastle446 job openings
Perth422 job openings
Canberra350 job openings
Derwent Bridge317 job openings
Geelong314 job openings
Ballarat223 job openings
Gold Coast202 job openings
Darwin169 job openings
Toowoomba168 job openings
Gold Coast City166 job openings
Port Macquarie145 job openings
Alice Springs143 job openings
Kalgoorlie137 job openings

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Registered Nurse

52,781 job openings

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The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Australia is AUD 80,000 - AUD 95,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 87,500 per year, based on 52,781 active job listings.

The cities with the most Registered Nurse job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Ballina, Adelaide. Sydney leads with 3,781 job openings.

Explore 52,781 Registered Nurse job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.