Registered Nurse Salary in Wollongong (2026)

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Registered Nurses in Wollongong earn a median salary of $105,347 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $181,848. That is broadly in line with Wollongong's all-roles median of $102,673. Figures are based on 28 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Wollongong in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 0% of roles by listing volume in Wollongong
💰 Registered Nurse · Wollongong
ADVERTISED RANGE
$80,000 – $181,848
Median: $105,347
Mid level $80,000 – $181,848
Overall $80k–$181k Mid $80k–$181k $77k $99k $121k $143k $165k $187k
⚠ Low confidence 28 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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Understanding the Wollongong Market

Based on 28 listings, treat as directional. Wollongong registered nurses earn $105.3k, edging just above the local city median and actually topping every capital for the role (Sydney and Melbourne sit at $100k). Like Adelaide, RNs here carry the maximum demand score, so the staffing pressure is acute. The wide band ($80k to $182k) reflects specialisation and loadings on a base that enterprise agreements largely fix.

Take Home Pay (based on median $105,347)

Weekly (net)
~$1,510
Monthly (net)
~$6,545
Annual (net)
~$78,535
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $117,461

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 Wollongong?
The floor is $80k (p10). A new-graduate RN in Wollongong starts near there on the award, and the move up the band comes from a clinical specialty, penalty and shift loadings, and postgraduate study, since the base rate is set by enterprise agreement rather than negotiated individually.
Is $105,347 a good salary in Wollongong?
Yes. At $105.3k the median sits just above Wollongong's city median and nets about $78.5k, and it slightly beats what the same role pays in Sydney. Combined with Wollongong's lower housing costs than Sydney, that makes it one of the better nursing markets in the state. The maximum demand score means the pay is backed by real, sustained need.
How much does a Senior Registered Nurse make in Wollongong?
The band reaches $182k (p90), where nurse consultants, specialists and unit managers sit. The path there is postgraduate specialisation, advanced-practice or consultant roles, or taking charge of a ward as a nurse unit manager, each of which lifts pay well above the base RN grade.

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Registered Nurse salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Wollongong
Wollongong (this page) $105,347 —
Adelaide $100,000 -5%
Gold Coast $100,000 -5%
Melbourne $100,000 -5%
Perth $100,000 -5%

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