⚖️ Fair Work Modern Award (MA000034)
Nurses Award Pay Rates (2025–2026)
Official minimum hourly and annual rates under the Nurses Award 2020 for private practice, clinics, general practice, and aged care.
Nurses Award 2020 Pay Scale (MA000034)
Based on official Fair Work Nurses Award 2020 (2025–2026 Rates)
| Classification Band | Base Salary (AUD) | Super (12.0%) | Estimated Tax & Medicare | Net Take-Home Pay | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Year Assistant Private Hospital / Clinic Assistant | $52,400 | +$6,288 | -$7,342 | $45,058 | |
| EN Pay Point 1 Enrolled Nurse Award Rate | $59,800 | +$7,176 | -$9,821 | $49,979 | |
| RN Level 1 Pay Point 1 Graduate Award Baseline | $69,400 | +$8,328 | -$12,996 | $56,404 | |
| RN Level 1 Pay Point 4 Level 1 Year 4 | $78,900 | +$9,468 | -$16,036 | $62,864 | |
| RN Level 1 Pay Point 8 Level 1 Year 8 Top Increment | $91,400 | +$10,968 | -$20,036 | $71,364 | |
| RN Level 2 Private Clinic / Specialist Level 2 | $96,800 | +$11,616 | -$21,764 | $75,036 | |
| RN Level 3 Nurse Manager Private Sector | $108,400 | +$13,008 | -$25,476 | $82,924 |
⚡ Modern Awards & Fair Work Rates
Overtime, Penalty Rates & Casual Loading Engine
Calculate weekend loadings (Saturday 1.5x, Sunday 2.0x), night shift penalties (15%), public holidays (2.5x), and 25% casual loadings.
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Shift Hours Logged (This Week)
Total Gross Pay (This Week)
$1,540.00
Effective Avg Rate: $36.67 / hr Ordinary Rate (1.0x): $35.00 / hr
Time-and-a-Half (1.5x): $52.50 / hr
Double Time (2.0x): $70.00 / hr
Public Holiday (2.5x): $87.50 / hr
🇦🇺 2025–2026 Tax Year Stage 3 Cuts Active
Calculate Nurses Award RN Level 1 Pay Point 8 Take-Home
Stage 3 Tax Cuts, 12% Superannuation Guarantee, and ATO Withholding Engine
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Advanced Adjustments (Salary Sacrifice & Hours)
Net Take-Home Pay
$ 71,364 / year in your pocket
Fortnightly Net $2,745
Weekly Net $1,372
Hourly Net (38h) $36.12
Gross Taxable Income $91,400
Total Income Tax (Stage 3) -$18,208
Medicare Levy (2.0%) -$1,828
Superannuation (12%) Paid by employer on top +$10,968
Effective Tax Rate: 21.9%
Marginal Tax Rate: 30%
❓ E-E-A-T Verified Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Official Australian tax, superannuation, and take-home pay guidance grounded in current ATO rulings.
What is the private sector Nurses Award [MA000034] RN Level 1 pay rate in 2025–2026?
Under the modern Nurses Award 2020 (MA000034), a full-time RN Level 1 Pay Point 1 earns a minimum of $35.12/hr ($69,400/year). RN Level 1 Pay Point 8 earns $46.26/hr ($91,400/year). Casual nurses receive a 25% casual loading.