Registered Nurse Salary in Newcastle (2026)

Last updated 05/07/2026

Registered Nurses in Newcastle earn a median salary of $95,579 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $85,000 and $115,634. That is broadly in line with Newcastle's all-roles median of $95,289. Figures are based on 57 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Newcastle in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 0% of roles by listing volume in Newcastle ↑ +6 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$85,000 – $115,634

Median: $95,579

May $100k

Jun $95k

↓ Trending down

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

Mid level

$85,000 – $115,634

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 $95,579 $115,634 Top 10%

Understanding the Newcastle Market

Registered nurses are the single most in-demand role in Newcastle, 100% demand and 57 listings, up from 51, which reflects the region's health and aged-care base. Pay sits almost exactly on the city's all-roles median ($95,579 against $95,290), an unusually tight match. It did slip this month, from $100,000, and Newcastle pays less than Sydney, Melbourne and Perth (all $100k) and nearby Wollongong ($105,347). So the role dominates local hiring while paying a touch below the big-city rate.

Take Home Pay (based on median $95,579)

Weekly (net)

~$1,387

Monthly (net)

~$6,011

Annual (net)

~$72,137

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $106,570

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 Newcastle?

New-graduate RNs in Newcastle start near the $85k band floor, set largely by public-health award structures. The lift comes from ward and specialty: critical care, emergency, theatre, and mental-health roles pay above general medical-surgical nursing, and post-graduate certificates in a specialty move pay up. Shift penalties and overtime add meaningfully to base across all levels.

Is $95,579 a good salary in Newcastle?

Yes, for the region. At $95,579 the role matches Newcastle's all-roles median almost exactly and nets about $72,100, and the region's lower housing costs than Sydney stretch that further. For a degree-qualified role this is solid, and the 100% demand means strong job security. The one caveat is that Sydney, Perth and Wollongong all pay a little more for the same registration.

How much does a Senior Registered Nurse make in Newcastle?

There is no separate senior band here, so the range tops near $115,634. Progression means a specialty (ICU, ED, theatre, mental health), a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Clinical Nurse Consultant role, or a nurse-unit-manager path. Post-graduate certification in a high-acuity area and taking on clinical leadership are what lift pay toward and beyond the top of the band.

Other roles in Newcastle

Registered Nurse salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Newcastle
Newcastle (this page)	$95,579	—
Wollongong	$105,347	+10%
Adelaide	$100,000	+5%
Gold Coast	$100,000	+5%
Melbourne	$100,000	+5%

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