Registered Midwife Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Registered Midwifes in Sydney earn a median salary of $98,260 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $98,116 and $115,431. That is broadly in line with Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 40 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 63th percentile by listing volume in Sydney
💰 Registered Midwife · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$98,116 – $115,431
Median: $98,260
Mid level $98,116 – $115,431
Overall $98k–$115k Mid $98k–$115k $95k $99k $104k $109k $114k $118k
Moderate confidence 40 listings · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 40 job listings for this role and city, 42.5% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 77.5% stated a salary directly. The remaining 22.5% 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%  $98,116 Median  $98,260 $115,431  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

This role has no August comparison in the data, so there is no trend to read yet. The 10th percentile and the median are both $98,000, meaning at least half of all listings sit on a single figure, which is what NSW Health award classifications produce. At 78% salary disclosure and 43% Seek share, this page draws heavily on government job boards and is one of the better-evidenced figures in the report. It pays exactly the same as general registered nursing in Sydney.

Take Home Pay (based on median $98,260)

Weekly (net)
~$1,421
Monthly (net)
~$6,158
Annual (net)
~$73,893
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $109,559

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 Sydney?
Entry is $98,000, which is also the median, so there is effectively no entry discount. A Bachelor of Midwifery or postgraduate midwifery qualification plus AHPRA registration is the baseline. NSW Health award classifications set this range rather than individual negotiation.
Is $98,260 a good salary in Sydney?
Marginally. At $98,000 a registered midwife earns 3.4% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,421 a week against the highest living costs in this report. The notable finding is that it pays exactly the same as general registered nursing, so specialising into midwifery does not lift advertised pay. The strong disclosure rate makes this reliable.
How much does a Senior Registered Midwife make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $115,000, one of the lowest clinical ceilings among Sydney health roles. Midwifery unit management and clinical midwifery consultant roles are what reach it. Progression runs through NSW Health classification levels rather than negotiation.

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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.