Clinical Nurse Consultant Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Clinical Nurse Consultants in Brisbane earn a median salary of $118,351 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $100,000 and $145,443. That sits 39% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 104 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 5% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +4 listings vs last month
💰 Clinical Nurse Consultant · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$100,000 – $145,443
Median: $118,351
May $117k
Jun $118k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $100,000 – $145,443
Overall $100k–$145k Mid $100k–$145k $97k $107k $118k $128k $139k $149k
High confidence 104 listings (+4 vs last month) · 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.

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Bottom 10%  $100,000 Median  $118,351 $145,443  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

With 104 listings, the clinical nurse consultant is the single busiest role in this Brisbane batch and one of the highest-demand roles tracked in the city. It pays $118.4k, a 39% premium over Brisbane's $85k all-roles median, and the figure barely moved on the month, so this is steady, well-supported demand rather than a spike. Melbourne edges it slightly at $124.6k, but on far fewer listings (22). The premium reflects the CNC's place at the senior clinical end of nursing, well above the $99k registered nurse median.

Take Home Pay (based on median $118,351)

Weekly (net)
~$1,674
Monthly (net)
~$7,254
Annual (net)
~$87,053
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $131,961

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 Clinical Nurse Consultant in Brisbane?
This is not an entry role, the CNC title requires years of registered-nurse practice first, so the band floor of $100k (p10) already assumes an experienced clinician. A registered nurse moving up earns nearer the RN median of $99k; the CNC premium is unlocked by specialisation, postgraduate qualifications, and a defined area of advanced practice.
Is $118,351 a good salary in Brisbane?
Yes, strongly. At $118.4k the median is 39% above Brisbane's all-roles median and nets roughly $87k, well ahead of the local benchmark in a moderate-cost city. For a clinical role this is a genuine premium, not just a typical health-sector wage. The high listing count also means the demand behind that pay is real and sustained.
How much does a Senior Clinical Nurse Consultant make in Brisbane?
The band reaches $145k (p90), where the most senior CNCs and those in specialist units sit. Getting to the top means deepening a clinical specialty (critical care, oncology, mental health), taking on service-development and education responsibilities, and often the postgraduate credentials that formalise an advanced-practice scope.

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Clinical Nurse Consultant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $118,351 —
Melbourne $124,633 +5%

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