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 $130,021. That is broadly in line with Perth's all-roles median of $100,000. Figures are based on 93 jobs advertised in Perth in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 4% of roles by listing volume in Perth ↑ +11 listings vs last month
💰 Registered Nurse · Perth
ADVERTISED RANGE
$85,000 – $130,021
Median: $100,000
Aug $100k
Sep $100k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $85,000 – $130,218
Overall $85k–$130k Mid $85k–$130k $82k $92k $103k $113k $123k $134k
High confidence 93 listings (+11 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 93 job listings for this role and city, 99.0% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 32.3% stated a salary directly. The remaining 67.7% 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%  $85,000 Median  $100,000 $130,021  Top 10%

Understanding the Perth Market

Registered nurses sit exactly on Perth's all-roles median at $100,000, with the figure unchanged and listings up from 82 to 93. Perth matches Brisbane, Canberra, the Gold Coast, Melbourne and Newcastle, sitting above Sydney at $98,000 and Adelaide at $95,000. The 45% spread running $85,000 to $130,000 reflects remote and mine site clinic loadings that other states do not offer. At 32% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported.

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?
New graduates start at $85,000, set by the WA Health enterprise agreement rather than negotiated individually. Progression through the early pay points is time-based in the public system. Remote area and mine site nursing carry substantial loadings and are the fastest route above the entry band in this state.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Perth?
It is exactly average for Perth, matching the city's $100,000 all-roles median, with take-home near $1,443 a week and moderate living costs. That flat position reflects Perth's mining-inflated benchmark rather than weak nursing pay, since the nominal figure matches five other cities. The $130,000 ceiling is among the highest in this report.
How much does a Senior Registered Nurse make in Perth?
The ceiling is $130,000, covering remote area nursing, clinical nurse consultant and nurse practitioner roles. Clinical nurse consultants in Perth earn $100,000 as a median though, which is the same as general nursing, so the specialist tier adds nothing here. Remote and FIFO clinic work is the distinctly Western Australian route to the top of this range.

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Registered Nurse salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Perth
Perth (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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