Registered Nurse Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Registered Nurses in Brisbane earn a median salary of $99,536 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $85,000 and $125,000. That sits 11% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 130 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 1% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +19 listings vs last month
💰 Registered Nurse · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$85,000 – $125,000
Median: $99,536
Apr $100k
May $99k
→ Stable

Based on 2-month data — short-term movement only.

Mid level $85,000 – $125,000
Overall $85k–$125k Mid $85k–$125k $82k $91k $100k $110k $119k $128k
High confidence 130 listings (+19 vs last month) · 01/06/2026

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.

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Bottom 10%  $85,000 Median  $99,536 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Registered Nurses in Brisbane earned $99,536 at the median in May, marginally down from April, with 130 listings (up 19). Brisbane has the second-largest RN listing volume in this dataset, and the data is highly reliable. The 40% spread ($85,000-$125,000) reflects Queensland Health's structured enterprise agreement rates at the floor and private hospital or specialised nursing roles at the ceiling. The strong volume increase signals sustained demand for nursing staff across Brisbane's health system.

Take Home Pay (based on median $99,536)

Weekly (net)
~$1,437
Monthly (net)
~$6,227
Annual (net)
~$74,729
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $110,982

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 Registered Nurse in Brisbane?
Registered Nurses in Brisbane start at around $85,000 at the p10. Queensland Health enterprise agreement rates establish the floor for most public sector RN positions. Reaching the $99,536 median typically takes four to six years with a clinical area specialty. The Nurse Navigator and Clinical Nurse Consultant pathways in Queensland provide structured progression beyond the standard RN classification.
Is $99,536 a good salary in Brisbane?
Yes. At $99,536, a Brisbane RN earns 10.6% above the city's all-roles median. Brisbane's moderate cost of living makes this income comfortably liveable. The 19-listing increase in demand from April confirms Brisbane's healthcare sector is absorbing nursing candidates well, and the slight median decline is within the noise range for a market of this size.
How much does a Senior Registered Nurse make in Brisbane?
Senior Registered Nurses in Brisbane reach $125,000 at the p90. This ceiling captures experienced perioperative, ICU, or emergency nurses, Clinical Nurse Consultants, and Nursing Educators. Moving into a Nursing Unit Manager role typically adds a management allowance on top of the senior RN rate, pushing effective compensation further above the listed ceiling.

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Registered Nurse salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $99,536 —
Adelaide $100,000 ~same
Newcastle $100,000 ~same
Perth $100,000 ~same
Sydney $99,400 ~same

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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.