Registered Nurse Salary in Perth (2026)

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Registered Nurses in Perth earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $85,000 and $128,440. That is broadly in line with Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 88 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Perth in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 4% of roles by listing volume in Perth ↑ +8 listings vs last month
💰 Registered Nurse · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$85,000 – $128,440
Median: $100,000
May $100k
Jun $100k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $85,000 – $128,440
Overall $85k–$128k Mid $85k–$128k $82k $92k $102k $112k $122k $132k
High confidence 88 listings (+8 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 $128,440  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

Registered nurses earn exactly the city median in Perth at $100k, and remarkably the figure is $100k in almost every capital too, so this is one of the most uniformly priced roles in the country. That uniformity comes from award and enterprise-agreement structures rather than a labour market that varies by city. Demand is very high (96th percentile) with 88 listings, up from 80, and pay flat month on month. The range ($85k to $128.4k) reflects award progression and shift penalties more than negotiation, so pay moves with years, hours and specialty, not employer.

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 Perth?
The band starts around $85k, roughly the graduate-to-early-career award rate. What lifts an RN toward the $128.4k top is award progression, penalty-heavy shifts (nights, weekends, on-call), and specialisation: ICU, ED, theatre or a clinical-nurse-specialist pathway. Since pay is award-anchored, hours and specialty move the number more than the employer does.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Perth?
Yes. At $100k the RN median sits exactly on Perth's all-roles median and nets about $75k after tax in a moderate-cost city, solid and secure pay backed by very high demand. Nursing pay is award-protected, so it is reliable rather than negotiable, and it is consistent nationwide. The upside sits in specialisation and shift loading rather than moving cities, since the $100k figure barely changes between them.
How much does a Senior Registered Nurse make in Perth?
The range reaches $128.4k through award progression, specialty practice and penalty loading. The step up is into clinical-nurse-specialist, nurse-unit-manager or nurse-practitioner roles, or high-acuity specialties like ICU and ED. Additional qualifications (a postgraduate certificate in a specialty, or an NP endorsement) plus senior award classification are what carry an RN toward the top of the band and beyond.

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Registered Nurse salaries in other cities

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

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