Practice Nurse Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Practice Nurses in Melbourne earn a median salary of $80,508 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $70,000 and $85,293. That sits 15% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 20 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 8th percentile in Melbourne
💰 Practice Nurse · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$70,000 – $85,293
Median: $80,508
Mid level $70,000 – $85,293
Overall $70k–$85k Mid $70k–$85k $67k $71k $75k $79k $83k $87k
⚠ Low confidence 20 listings · 05/07/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $70,000 Median  $80,508 $85,293  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Based on 20 listings, read this as directional. Demand is low (a score of 8) and the band is tight, $70k to $85k, so this is a small, well-contained corner of the market. At $80.5k the median sits 15.3% below Melbourne's $95k baseline, normal for a general-practice nursing role priced against award rates. The narrow spread means little pay negotiation room once qualified.

Take Home Pay (based on median $80,508)

Weekly (net)
~$1,197
Monthly (net)
~$5,189
Annual (net)
~$62,266
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $89,766

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Practice Nurse in Melbourne?
Practice nurses in Melbourne start near the $70k p10. An RN or EN registration is the floor, and immunisation, wound-care, or chronic-disease-management competencies, plus GP-clinic experience, are what push someone toward the $85k top of the tight band.
Is $80,508 a good salary in Melbourne?
Depends. At $80.5k the median trails Melbourne's baseline but nets around $62k, reasonable for an award-based nursing role in general practice. The below-baseline position is normal for the setting, though the tight band means growth comes from moving into hospital nursing or a clinical-coordinator role.
How much does a Senior Practice Nurse make in Melbourne?
The sample shows one band topping near $85k with no senior tier. The pay step comes from moving into hospital or specialist nursing, or a practice-manager or clinical-coordinator role, where the ceiling sits above general-practice nursing.

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Data sourced from publicly listed job advertisements. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Seek or any third-party platforms. Salary ranges represent advertised figures and may differ from actual compensation. Updated monthly.