Registered Nurse Salary in Gold Coast (2026)

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Registered Nurses in Gold Coast earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $85,000 and $126,171. That is broadly in line with Gold Coast's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 43 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au 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
💰 Registered Nurse · Gold Coast
ADVERTISED RANGE
$85,000 – $126,171
Median: $100,000
May $94k
Jun $100k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $85,000 – $126,171
Overall $85k–$126k Mid $85k–$126k $82k $91k $101k $110k $120k $129k
Moderate confidence 43 listings (-1 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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Bottom 10%  $85,000 Median  $100,000 $126,171  Top 10%

Understanding the Gold Coast Market

Registered nurse pay on the Gold Coast is a flat $100k median, exactly on the city's all-roles figure and in line with almost every other market (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide all $100k) because award structures set the rate nationally. Demand sits at the 100th percentile with 43 listings, and pay rose $5,122 in a month. The $85k to $126k range tracks grade, specialisation and shift loadings rather than location.

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?
A registered nurse starting on the Gold Coast earns from around $85k (the p10), close to the graduate award grade. Specialisation (ICU, ED, theatre), postgraduate certificates, and night and weekend shift loadings are what move someone up the grades toward the $126k top of the band.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Gold Coast?
Yes. At $100k the median lands exactly on the Gold Coast's all-roles median and nets roughly $75k after tax, a solid outcome in a lower cost of living coastal market. Award-based nursing pay is reliable and, in a cheaper city than Sydney or Melbourne, that $100k stretches further.
How much does a Senior Registered Nurse make in Gold Coast?
There is no separate senior band in this data, but the $126k top decile shows where specialised and senior-grade nurses land. Getting there is about clinical specialisation and postgraduate credentials, with the step up being Clinical Nurse Consultant or Nurse Unit Manager rather than more general ward hours.

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Registered Nurse salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Gold Coast
Gold Coast (this page) $100,000 —
Wollongong $105,347 +5%
Adelaide $100,000 ~same
Melbourne $100,000 ~same
Perth $100,000 ~same

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