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 $98,260 and $125,000. That is broadly in line with Wollongong's all-roles median of $100,380. Figures are based on 75 jobs advertised in Wollongong in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 0% of roles by listing volume in Wollongong ↑ +18 listings vs last month
💰 Registered Nurse · Wollongong
ADVERTISED RANGE
$98,260 – $125,000
Median: $98,260
Aug $98k
Sep $98k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $98,260 – $125,000
Overall $98k–$125k Mid $98k–$125k $95k $101k $108k $115k $122k $128k
High confidence 75 listings (+18 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 75 job listings for this role and city, 57.3% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 54.7% stated a salary directly. The remaining 45.3% 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%  $98,260 Median  $98,260 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Wollongong Market

The 10th percentile and the median are both $98,000, meaning at least half of all listings sit on a single figure, which is what a single dominant public health employer produces. Listings rose 32% from 57 to 75, with demand in the 100th percentile, and the median held steady. At 55% salary disclosure and 57% Seek share, this page draws meaningfully on NSW Health job boards and is well evidenced. Wollongong is the only city in this report where nursing sits below the local median.

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?
Entry is $98,000, which is also the median, so there is effectively no entry discount. NSW Health award classifications set this rather than negotiation, and that $98,000 floor is the second highest nursing entry point in this report behind Newcastle. Progression through the early pay points is time-based and largely automatic.
Is $98,260 a good salary in Wollongong?
It is slightly below average locally, sitting 2.1% under Wollongong's all-roles median of $100,000, 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, which makes it the stronger option on take-home.
How much does a Senior Registered Nurse make in Wollongong?
The ceiling is $125,000, covering clinical nurse consultant and specialist roles rather than standard ward nursing. Occupational therapy in Wollongong pays $102,000, above the nursing median. Moving to Sydney opens more specialist posts, though the cost difference works against it.

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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
Gold Coast $100,000 ~same
Melbourne $100,000 ~same

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