ACT Health Public Sector Nurses & Midwives Scales (2025–2026)

Based on official ACT Public Sector Nursing and Midwifery Enterprise Agreement (2025–2026 Rates)

Classification Band Base Salary (AUD) Super (12.0%) Estimated Tax & Medicare Net Take-Home Pay Actions
EN Level 1 ACT Enrolled Nurse Level 1 $64,800 +$7,776 -$11,496 $53,304
RN Level 1.1 (Graduate) Graduate Registered Nurse $80,400 +$9,648 -$16,516 $63,884
RN Level 1.4 Level 1 Intermediate RN $91,200 +$10,944 -$19,972 $71,228
RN Level 1.8 Top Level 1 Increment RN $104,200 +$12,504 -$24,132 $80,068
CN Level 2 Clinical Nurse Specialist Level 2 $110,400 +$13,248 -$26,116 $84,284
ADON Level 3 Clinical Nursing Director $128,500 +$15,420 -$31,908 $96,592
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ACT Health Directorate nursing pay rates.

1. ACT Health Directorate Nursing Pay Rates

Canberra Hospital and public sector nurses operate under the ACT Nursing Enterprise Agreement.

2. Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Official Australian tax, superannuation, and take-home pay guidance grounded in current ATO rulings.

What is the starting graduate nurse salary in the ACT?

A graduate RN Level 1.1 starts on approximately $80,400 per year plus 12% super and shift penalties.

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