Registered Nurse Salary in Gold Coast (2026)

Last updated 30/09/2026

Registered Nurses in Gold Coast earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $89,892 and $109,921. That sits 28% above Gold Coast's all-roles median of $78,250. Figures are based on 40 jobs advertised in Gold Coast in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 0% of roles by listing volume in Gold Coast ↑ +1 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$89,892 – $109,921

Median: $100,000

Aug $100k

Sep $100k

→ Stable

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

Mid level

$89,892 – $109,921

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 40 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 45.0% stated a salary directly. The remaining 55.0% 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.

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Bottom 10% $89,892 Median $100,000 $109,921 Top 10%

Understanding the Gold Coast Market

At 20% the spread here is the narrowest nursing range of any city in this report, running $89,000 to $109,000, which reflects a market dominated by a single public health service with published pay points. The median held at $100,000 with listings flat at 40 and demand in the 100th percentile. The Gold Coast matches Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Newcastle and Perth nominally, but against a local all-roles median of $78,000 it clears the benchmark by 27.8%, the widest nursing premium in this report.

Take Home Pay (based on median $100,000)

Weekly (net)

~$1,443

Monthly (net)

~$6,253

Annual (net)

~$75,033

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $111,500

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 Nurse in Gold Coast?

New graduates start at $89,000, the second highest nursing floor in this report behind Newcastle. Queensland Health enterprise agreement rates set this rather than negotiation. The narrow band means early-career pay here is unusually predictable.

Is $100,000 a good salary in Gold Coast?

Yes, and it is one of the strongest nursing propositions in the country. At $100,000 a registered nurse earns 27.8% above the Gold Coast all-roles median of $78,000, with take-home near $1,443 a week and low living costs. It matches every major capital nominally while costing far less to live in than Sydney or Melbourne. The local median is held down by tourism and retail, which widens the gap.

How much does a Senior Registered Nurse make in Gold Coast?

The ceiling is $109,000, the lowest nursing ceiling in this report, reflecting a regional health service with few specialist and consultant posts. Postgraduate certification in a specialty is the usual route to the upper end. Moving to Brisbane or a larger tertiary hospital is what opens the higher clinical bands.

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Registered Nurse salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Gold Coast
Gold Coast (this page)	$100,000	0%
Brisbane	$100,000	~same
Canberra	$100,000	~same
Melbourne	$100,000	~same
Newcastle	$100,000	~same

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