Enrolled Nurse Salary in Brisbane (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Enrolled Nurses in Brisbane earn a median salary of $77,510 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $71,363 and $106,210. That sits 11% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 36 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 55th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +9 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$71,363 – $106,210

Median: $77,510

Jun $75k

Jul $77k

↑ Trending up

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

Mid level

$71,363 – $106,210

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 36 job listings for this role and city, 94.4% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 69.4% stated a salary directly. The remaining 30.6% 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% $71,363 Median $77,510 $106,210 Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

At 69% salary disclosure this is the best-evidenced figure in the entire Brisbane data set, and it says enrolled nurses earn $77,000, the lowest of any capital in this report. Adelaide pays $85,000, Melbourne $81,000 and Sydney $78,000 for the same qualification. The gap that matters more is internal: registered nurses in Brisbane earn $100,000, so the difference between a diploma and a degree is $23,000. Listings rose from 27 to 36 and the median gained $2,000, so the market is growing even if the rate lags.

Take Home Pay (based on median $77,510)

Weekly (net)

~$1,160

Monthly (net)

~$5,025

Annual (net)

~$60,302

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $86,423

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?

Entry is $71,000, set largely by the Queensland Health enterprise agreement rather than negotiated individually. A Diploma of Nursing and AHPRA registration are the baseline requirements. Medication endorsement is the single most valuable addition, since unendorsed enrolled nurses are limited in scope and pay accordingly.

Is $77,510 a good salary in Brisbane?

Not really. At $77,000 an enrolled nurse earns 11.4% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,000, with take-home near $1,160 a week. It is also the weakest enrolled nurse market in the country, $8,000 behind Adelaide at much lower living costs. The strong disclosure rate means this figure is reliable rather than an artefact of estimation.

How much does a Senior Enrolled Nurse make in Brisbane?

The ceiling is $106,000, which overlaps with registered nurse pay and usually reflects specialty or remote-loading positions. Inside the enrolled scope, medication endorsement and perioperative or renal specialisation are what reach it. The larger return is bridging to registered nursing, which is worth $23,000 on median in this city.

Other roles in Brisbane

Enrolled Nurse salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page)	$77,510	0%
Adelaide	$85,000	+10%
Melbourne	$81,924	+6%
Sydney	$78,260	~same

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