Enrolled Nurse Salary in Adelaide (2026)

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Enrolled Nurses in Adelaide earn a median salary of $85,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $63,000 and $163,045. That sits 6% above Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,000. Figures are based on 29 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 54th percentile by listing volume in Adelaide ↑ +9 listings vs last month
💰 Enrolled Nurse · Adelaide
ADVERTISED RANGE
$63,000 – $163,045
Median: $85,000
May $85k
Jun $85k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $62,000 – $128,517
Overall $63k–$163k Mid $62k–$128k $60k $81k $103k $124k $146k $167k
⚠ Low confidence 29 listings (+9 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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $63,000 Median  $85,000 $163,045  Top 10%

Understanding the Adelaide Market

The spread is extraordinary: $63k to $163k, a 117.7% band that is by far the widest in the batch and points to a small sample stretched by a few high outliers (likely agency or remote-loading roles). With 29 listings, treat the numbers as directional. The $85k median sits just 6.2% above Adelaide's $80k baseline and has not moved in a month. The headline range overstates the real spread most enrolled nurses will see.

Take Home Pay (based on median $85,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,254
Monthly (net)
~$5,434
Annual (net)
~$65,208
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $94,775

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 Enrolled Nurse in Adelaide?
Enrolled nurses in Adelaide start near the $63k p10 on award rates. An EN qualification with medication endorsement, plus agency, aged-care or remote work that carries loadings, is what stretches pay toward the upper part of the band.
Is $85,000 a good salary in Adelaide?
Yes, modestly. At $85k the median sits a little above Adelaide's baseline and nets around $65k, a fair position in a low cost-of-living city for an award-based nursing role. The wide band means the median is the reliable figure, not the $163k ceiling.
How much does a Senior Enrolled Nurse make in Adelaide?
The sample shows a single mid band, and its top is distorted by a few high-loading roles rather than a true senior grade. The genuine step up is to registered nurse (an upgrade in qualification), where Adelaide medians reach $100k with a clearer pay ceiling.

Other roles in Adelaide

Enrolled Nurse salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Adelaide
Adelaide (this page) $85,000 —
Melbourne $80,000 -6%
Perth $80,000 -6%
Brisbane $75,492 -11%

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Data sourced from publicly listed job advertisements. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Seek or any third-party platforms. Salary ranges represent advertised figures and may differ from actual compensation. Updated monthly.