Registered Nurse Salary in Newcastle (2026)

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Registered Nurses in Newcastle earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $95,000 and $150,000. That is broadly in line with Newcastle's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 51 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Newcastle in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 0% of roles by listing volume in Newcastle ↑ +14 listings vs last month
💰 Registered Nurse · Newcastle
ADVERTISED RANGE
$95,000 – $150,000
Median: $100,000
Apr $100k
May $100k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $95,000 – $150,000
Overall $95k–$150k Mid $95k–$150k $92k $104k $117k $129k $142k $154k
Moderate confidence 51 listings (+14 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%  $95,000 Median  $100,000 $150,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Newcastle Market

Registered Nurses in Newcastle earned $100,000 at the median in May, unchanged from April, with 51 listings (up 14). Newcastle matches the median for Adelaide and Perth, and the market has grown significantly. At exactly the city's all-roles median, RN is one of the most-paid roles in Newcastle's listed employment market without any premium, reflecting the city's lower median compared to capital cities. The 55% spread ($95,000-$150,000) with a high floor signals that few entry-level RN positions are listed in Newcastle: the market is dominated by experienced specialist nursing roles.

Take Home Pay (based on median $100,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,443
Monthly (net)
~$6,253
Annual (net)
~$75,033
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $111,500

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 Newcastle?
Registered Nurses starting in Newcastle earn around $95,000 at the p10, the highest starting floor of any city in this dataset. This reflects the specialised composition of Newcastle's listed RN market: most listed roles expect experienced nurses rather than new graduates. Hunter New England Health is the primary public health employer, and its enterprise agreement rates set the regional benchmark.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Newcastle?
Yes, clearly in Newcastle's context. At $100,000, an RN earns exactly the city's all-roles median. Newcastle has much lower living costs than Sydney (roughly 25-35% cheaper for housing), making $100,000 here genuinely comfortable rather than merely market-average. The high entry floor of $95,000 at the p10 is particularly notable.
How much does a Senior Registered Nurse make in Newcastle?
Experienced Registered Nurses in Newcastle reach $150,000 at the p90. These roles are in specialised units at the John Hunter Hospital complex or senior clinical leadership positions across Hunter New England Health. The $50,000 spread from p10 to p90 is large relative to the sample size, reflecting genuine specialisation premiums within Newcastle's nursing workforce.

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Registered Nurse salaries in other cities

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

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