Enrolled Nurse Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Enrolled Nurses in Melbourne earn a median salary of $81,924 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $70,000 and $95,226. That sits 9% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 63 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 17% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +4 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$70,000 – $95,226

Median: $81,924

Jun $80k

Jul $81k

↑ Trending up

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

Mid level

$70,000 – $95,226

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 63 job listings for this role and city, 98.5% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 20.0% stated a salary directly. The remaining 80.0% 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. Fewer than a quarter of these listings stated a salary, so the median leans heavily on estimates.

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Bottom 10% $70,000 Median $81,924 $95,226 Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

The median rose $1,900 to $81,000, placing Melbourne second nationally behind Adelaide at $85,000 and ahead of Sydney at $78,000 and Brisbane at $77,000. Listings grew modestly from 59 to 63. The gap that matters most is internal: registered nurses in Melbourne earn $100,000, so the degree is worth $19,000 over the diploma. Only 20% of listings stated a salary, so treat the figure as directional despite the healthy sample size.

Take Home Pay (based on median $81,924)

Weekly (net)

~$1,215

Monthly (net)

~$5,266

Annual (net)

~$63,194

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $91,345

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 Melbourne?

Entry is $70,000, largely set by the Victorian public health enterprise agreement rather than negotiated. 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 paid accordingly.

Is $81,924 a good salary in Melbourne?

Not quite. At $81,000 an enrolled nurse earns 9% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,215 a week against high living costs. It is the second-best market in the country for this qualification, though Adelaide pays $4,000 more at far lower costs. The $19,000 gap to registered nursing is the number worth acting on.

How much does a Senior Enrolled Nurse make in Melbourne?

The ceiling is $95,000, which sits below the registered nurse median of $100,000, so the two bands barely overlap. Medication endorsement and specialty experience in perioperative or renal care are what reach the top. Bridging to registered nursing is the only step that changes the band structurally.

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Enrolled Nurse salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page)	$81,924	0%
Adelaide	$85,000	+4%
Sydney	$78,260	-4%
Brisbane	$77,510	-5%

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