How much does a registered nurse make in Australia?
A$96,630a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$8,052 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$6,243
- Equals
- $66,390
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Australia ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $110,700 |
| 2. United States | $102,500 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $90,870 |
| 9. Norway estimate | $67,990 |
| 10. Australia | $66,390 |
| 11. Belgium estimate | $65,390 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $397 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- MidwifeA$69,350
- DoctorA$124,200
- Specialist doctorA$189,200
- VeterinarianA$76,150
- DentistA$115,700
- PharmacistA$72,430
- Public health inspectorA$99,370
- Physical therapistA$74,010
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$8,052 a month, A$96,630 a year.
Which country pays a registered nurse the most?
United States, with a median of $102,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a registered nurse make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $102,500 a year against $66,390 in Australia, 1.5 times more.
Who makes more, a registered nurse or a midwife?
A registered nurse: A$96,630 a year against A$69,350 for a midwife, 1.4 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate