Enrolled Nurse Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Enrolled Nurses in Melbourne earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $70,000 and $100,000. That sits 16% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 59 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 19% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +22 listings vs last month
💰 Enrolled Nurse · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$70,000 – $100,000
Median: $80,000
May $80k
Jun $80k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $70,000 – $100,000
Overall $70k–$100k Mid $70k–$100k $67k $74k $81k $88k $95k $103k
Moderate confidence 59 listings (+22 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.

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Understanding the Melbourne Market

Listings jumped from 37 to 59 in a month, a 59% rise, one of the steepest demand increases in this batch, while the median held flat at $80k. Employers are hiring enrolled nurses in volume without lifting the rate, which award structures largely fix. The role sits 16% below Melbourne's all-roles median, normal for the qualification. Adelaide pays slightly more at $85k. Surging demand, static pay is the clear read.

Take Home Pay (based on median $80,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,191
Monthly (net)
~$5,161
Annual (net)
~$61,933
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $89,200

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?
A newly qualified enrolled nurse in Melbourne starts near the $70k floor on award rates. Reaching the $100k top comes from shift loading and setting: aged care, mental health and acute wards carry different rates, and night, weekend and overtime penalties lift annual earnings well beyond base. A medication-endorsed Diploma of Nursing is the baseline that opens the higher-rate roles.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Depends. At $80k the median is 16% below Melbourne's $95k all-roles median, which is standard for the enrolled-nurse tier (below RN, above assistant roles). It nets around $62k after tax, workable in Melbourne. The award structure means pay is predictable, and the surge in listings makes work easy to find, though it will not push the rate up.
How much does a Senior Enrolled Nurse make in Melbourne?
There is no senior EN tier in the data, so the practical ceiling is near $100k. The real step up is retraining to Registered Nurse (RN median $100k with a much higher ceiling), which requires a Bachelor of Nursing. Within the EN scope, moving into a senior or team-leader clinical role and picking up complex-care endorsements is the route toward the top of the band.

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Enrolled Nurse salaries in other cities

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

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