Registered Midwife Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Registered Midwifes in Melbourne earn a median salary of $115,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $90,281 and $197,600. That sits 21% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 21 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 13th percentile in Melbourne
💰 Registered Midwife · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$90,281 – $197,600
Median: $115,000
Mid level $89,753 – $197,600
Overall $90k–$197k Mid $89k–$197k $87k $110k $133k $156k $180k $203k
⚠ Low confidence 21 listings · 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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Bottom 10%  $90,281 Median  $115,000 $197,600  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Registered midwife is a thin but well-paid title in Melbourne, 21 listings. The $115,000 median clears the city's all-roles figure by 21%, and the very wide top ($197,600 p90) reflects penalty rates, on-call loadings and senior clinical roles rather than base salary. The band ($90,281 to $197,600) is award-driven, with shift and weekend penalties doing much of the work at the top. Based on a small sample, treat as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $115,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,632
Monthly (net)
~$7,072
Annual (net)
~$84,858
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $128,225

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 Registered Midwife in Melbourne?
Registered midwives in Melbourne start around $90k, a high floor set by the degree, AHPRA registration and the enterprise-award pay scale the role sits on. The lift toward the top comes from penalty-heavy rosters, on-call and night shifts, plus grade progression under the award: moving up midwife pay points, and into clinical-specialist roles, lifts pay.
Is $115,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes. At $115,000 the median midwife earns 21% above Melbourne's all-roles median and nets roughly $85k after tax, strong professional pay, and penalty rates lift real earnings further for anyone on shift work. The award structure means pay is predictable and progresses with grade, so this is a stable, well-compensated clinical career.
How much does a Senior Registered Midwife make in Melbourne?
Experienced midwives reach the $197,600 top through senior clinical grades, clinical-midwife-specialist or educator roles, and heavy penalty and on-call loadings. The step up is grade progression under the award plus specialisation (lactation, clinical education), rather than negotiation: the pay scale rewards seniority and additional qualifications directly.

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Data sourced from publicly listed job advertisements. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Seek or any third-party platforms. Salary ranges represent advertised figures and may differ from actual compensation. Updated monthly.