Registered Nurse Salary in Wollongong (2026)

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Registered Nurses in Wollongong earn a median salary of $98,260 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $95,398 and $105,375. That sits 6% below Wollongong's all-roles median of $104,130. Figures are based on 53 jobs advertised in Wollongong in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 0% of roles by listing volume in Wollongong ↑ +25 listings vs last month
💰 Registered Nurse · Wollongong
ADVERTISED RANGE
$95,398 – $105,375
Median: $98,260
Jun $105k
Jul $98k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $95,398 – $105,375
Overall $95k–$105k Mid $95k–$105k $92k $95k $98k $102k $105k $108k
Moderate confidence 53 listings (+25 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 53 job listings for this role and city, 51.9% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 55.6% stated a salary directly. The remaining 44.4% 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%  $95,398 Median  $98,260 $105,375  Top 10%

Understanding the Wollongong Market

At 10.2% the spread here is the narrowest of any role in this entire report, running $95,000 to $105,000, which is what a single dominant public health employer produces. Listings rose 89% from 28 to 53 while the median fell $7,087 to $98,000. Wollongong is also the only city in this report where nursing sits below the local median, 5.6% under the city's $104,000 benchmark. At 56% salary disclosure this is a well-evidenced figure.

Take Home Pay (based on median $98,260)

Weekly (net)
~$1,421
Monthly (net)
~$6,158
Annual (net)
~$73,893
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $109,559

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 Wollongong?
New graduates start at $95,000, matching Newcastle for the highest nursing floor in this report, set by the NSW Health award. That high floor combined with the narrowest spread in the data makes early-career pay here almost entirely predictable. Progression through the early pay points is time-based rather than negotiated.
Is $98,260 a good salary in Wollongong?
It is slightly below average locally, sitting 5.6% under Wollongong's all-roles median of $104,000, with take-home near $1,421 a week and moderate living costs. That is unusual, since nursing clears the local benchmark in every other city here. Against Sydney at $98,000 it is identical nominally while costing considerably less to live in.
How much does a Senior Registered Nurse make in Wollongong?
The ceiling is $105,000, by far the lowest nursing ceiling in this report, reflecting a regional health service with few specialist and consultant posts. Occupational therapy in Wollongong pays $110,000, above the top of this nursing range. Moving to Sydney or a larger tertiary hospital is what opens the higher clinical bands.

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Registered Nurse salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Wollongong
Wollongong (this page) $98,260 0%
Brisbane $100,000 ~same
Canberra $100,000 ~same
Melbourne $100,000 ~same
Newcastle $100,000 ~same

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