Enrolled Nurse Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 30/09/2026

Enrolled Nurses in Melbourne earn a median salary of $85,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $70,000 and $100,000. That sits 9% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 71 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 12% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +12 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$70,000 – $100,000

Median: $85,000

Aug $85k

Sep $85k

→ Stable

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

Mid level

$70,000 – $100,000

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 71 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 9.9% stated a salary directly. The remaining 90.1% 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 $85,000 $100,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Melbourne shares the top of the national band with Adelaide at $85,000, ahead of Sydney at $78,000 and Brisbane at $77,000. The median held steady while listings rose from 59 to 71. Only 9.9% of these listings stated a salary, the lowest disclosure rate in the Melbourne data, so the figure rests almost entirely on estimates. The gap that matters is internal: registered nurses in Melbourne earn $100,000, putting the degree at a $15,000 premium over the diploma, the narrowest such gap in this report.

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 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 $85,000 a good salary in Melbourne?

Not quite, but it is the best market available. At $85,000 an enrolled nurse earns 9.4% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,000, with take-home near $1,254 a week against high living costs. It ties Adelaide for the highest enrolled nurse pay in the country. The $15,000 gap to registered nursing is narrower here than anywhere else, which makes bridging less financially urgent.

How much does a Senior Enrolled Nurse make in Melbourne?

The ceiling is $100,000, which is exactly the registered nurse median, so the top of this band meets the middle of the next. Medication endorsement and specialty experience in perioperative or renal care are what reach it. Given only one listing in ten disclosed pay, treat the upper end as directional.

Other roles in Melbourne

Enrolled Nurse salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page)	$85,000	0%
Adelaide	$85,000	~same
Sydney	$78,260	-8%
Brisbane	$77,752	-9%

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