Registered Nurse Salary in Newcastle (2026)

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Registered Nurses in Newcastle earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $95,598 and $125,000. That sits 25% above Newcastle's all-roles median of $79,824. Figures are based on 111 jobs advertised in Newcastle in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 0% of roles by listing volume in Newcastle ↑ +38 listings vs last month
💰 Registered Nurse · Newcastle
ADVERTISED RANGE
$95,598 – $125,000
Median: $100,000
Aug $100k
Sep $100k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $95,598 – $125,000
Overall $95k–$125k Mid $95k–$125k $92k $99k $107k $114k $121k $128k
High confidence 111 listings (+38 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 111 job listings for this role and city, 77.9% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 39.8% stated a salary directly. The remaining 60.2% 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%  $95,598 Median  $100,000 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Newcastle Market

Listings rose 52% from 73 to 111 with the median fixed at $100,000 and demand in the 100th percentile. Newcastle matches Brisbane, Canberra, the Gold Coast, Melbourne and Perth exactly, and sits above Sydney at $98,000. The standout figure is the floor: at $95,000 this is the highest nursing entry point in the entire report, and the 29% spread is among the narrowest, which makes early-career pay here unusually predictable. At 78% Seek share this page draws meaningfully on NSW Health job boards.

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 Newcastle?
New graduates start at $95,000, the highest nursing floor in this report, set by the NSW Health award rather than negotiated. That high floor combined with a narrow spread makes Newcastle unusually predictable for early-career nurses. Progression through the early pay points is time-based and largely automatic.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Newcastle?
Yes, and it is one of the best nursing propositions in the country. At $100,000 a registered nurse earns 25.3% above Newcastle's all-roles median of $79,000, 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, which is 90 minutes away and pays $2,000 less. The $95,000 entry floor is the standout figure.
How much does a Senior Registered Nurse make in Newcastle?
The ceiling is $125,000, covering clinical nurse consultant and specialist roles rather than standard ward nursing. Postgraduate certification in a specialty is the usual requirement. Moving to Sydney or a larger tertiary hospital is what opens the higher clinical bands, though the cost difference works against it.

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Registered Nurse salaries in other cities

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

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