Clinical Nurse Consultant Salary in Perth (2026)

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Clinical Nurse Consultants in Perth earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $100,000 and $130,000. That is broadly in line with Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 41 jobs advertised in Perth in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 71th percentile by listing volume in Perth ↑ +8 listings vs last month
💰 Clinical Nurse Consultant · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$100,000 – $130,000
Median: $100,000
Aug $100k
Sep $100k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $100,000 – $130,000
Overall $100k–$130k Mid $100k–$130k $97k $104k $111k $119k $126k $133k
Moderate confidence 41 listings (+8 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 41 job listings for this role and city, 75.6% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 46.3% stated a salary directly. The remaining 53.7% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10%  $100,000 Median  $100,000 $130,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

The 10th percentile and the median are both $100,000, meaning at least half of all listings cluster on a single figure, which is what classification-based public health pay produces. Perth is also by far the weakest market for this role: Sydney pays $128,000, Melbourne $125,000 and Brisbane $118,000. The median held steady with listings up from 33 to 41. At 76% Seek share this page draws more than usual on government job boards.

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 Clinical Nurse Consultant in Perth?
There is no junior entry: the $100,000 floor already assumes registration plus several years of clinical practice, and it is also the median. The route in is postgraduate certification in a specialty, with ICU, emergency, oncology and mental health appearing most often. WA Health classifications set most of this range rather than negotiation.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Perth?
It is exactly average for Perth, matching the city's $100,000 all-roles median, with take-home near $1,443 a week. That is a weak outcome for a senior clinical specialisation, and it is the only city in this report where clinical nurse consultants earn the same as general registered nurses. Sydney pays $28,000 more for the same role.
How much does a Senior Clinical Nurse Consultant make in Perth?
The ceiling is $130,000, and since the floor and median are both $100,000, that upper end is where the entire premium sits. Nurse practitioner endorsement, nurse unit management or statewide clinical leadership are what reach it. Given the flat distribution, moving interstate is worth more than progressing locally.

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Clinical Nurse Consultant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (this page) $100,000 0%
Sydney $128,347 +28%
Melbourne $125,000 +25%
Brisbane $118,176 +18%

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