Enrolled Nurse Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Enrolled Nurses in Brisbane earn a median salary of $75,492 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $71,843 and $100,000. That sits 11% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 27 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 37th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +6 listings vs last month
💰 Enrolled Nurse · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$71,843 – $100,000
Median: $75,492
May $77k
Jun $75k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $71,843 – $100,000
Overall $71k–$100k Mid $71k–$100k $69k $76k $83k $89k $96k $103k
⚠ Low confidence 27 listings (+6 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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Understanding the Brisbane Market

Brisbane is the lowest-paying capital tracked for enrolled nurses at a $75k median (Adelaide $85k, Melbourne and Perth $80k), and pay slipped $1,740 in a month. The wide $72k to $100k range reflects the gap between standard and specialised or high-acuity placements. Based on a small sample, treat as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $75,492)

Weekly (net)
~$1,134
Monthly (net)
~$4,915
Annual (net)
~$58,981
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $84,173

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 Brisbane?
An enrolled nurse starting in Brisbane earns from around $72k, close to the award floor. A medication-endorsement, aged-care-to-acute move, or agency and shift loadings are what lift someone toward the $100k top of the band.
Is $75,492 a good salary in Brisbane?
Depends. At $75k the median sits 11% below Brisbane's $85k all-roles median and, unusually, below the same role in other capitals, which is a mild concern rather than a crisis. It nets around $59k in a moderate cost of living city, and the clear upgrade path is registered nursing, where the median jumps to $99k.
How much does a Senior Enrolled Nurse make in Brisbane?
There is no senior band here, but the $100k top decile shows what endorsed or specialised ENs earn. The real step up is qualifying as a Registered Nurse ($99k median in Brisbane), where scope and pay both open beyond what the EN band allows.

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Enrolled Nurse salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $75,492 —
Adelaide $85,000 +13%
Melbourne $80,000 +6%
Perth $80,000 +6%

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