Registered Nurse Salary in Perth (2026)

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Registered Nurses in Perth earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $142,868. That is broadly in line with Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 80 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Perth in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 7% of roles by listing volume in Perth ↑ +27 listings vs last month
💰 Registered Nurse · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$80,000 – $142,868
Median: $100,000
Apr $96k
May $100k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $80,000 – $142,912
Overall $80k–$142k Mid $80k–$142k $77k $91k $105k $119k $133k $147k
High confidence 80 listings (+27 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%  $80,000 Median  $100,000 $142,868  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

Registered Nurses in Perth earned $100,000 at the median in May, up $3,176 from April, with 80 listings (up 27). Perth's RN market is expanding strongly: 27 additional listings with a rising median is the clearest positive signal in the nursing dataset this month. At exactly Perth's all-roles median, RN earns at the city average, reflecting the broader healthcare sector pay structure in WA. The 63% spread ($80,000-$142,912) is among the widest, consistent with WA's diverse health employment market spanning public, private, and resources sector occupational health nursing.

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 Perth?
Registered Nurses starting in Perth earn around $80,000 at the p10. WA Health enterprise agreement rates establish the public sector floor. Reaching the $100,000 median takes four to six years with specialisation in an area of high demand: mental health, perioperative, emergency, or occupational health nursing for resources sector clients. FIFO health roles pay significantly above the metropolitan hospital benchmark.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Perth?
Yes. At $100,000, a Perth RN earns at the city's all-roles median. Perth's cost of living is moderate, making $100,000 genuinely comfortable and comparable in purchasing power to $125,000 in Sydney. Occupational health nurses in the resources sector can earn $120,000-$160,000 including site allowances, which represents one of the most financially rewarding specialisations in Australian nursing.
How much does a Senior Registered Nurse make in Perth?
Experienced Registered Nurses in Perth reach $142,912 at the p90. Senior roles at this level are in specialised clinical areas, senior clinical nurse consultants, or occupational health nursing at major mine sites and energy facilities. The resources sector nursing premium is the primary driver of the upper end of Perth's RN pay range.

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Registered Nurse salaries in other cities

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

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