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NSW Health Nurse Salary Scales (2025–2026)

Official NSW Public Health System Nurses and Midwives Award pay rates for RN increments, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Unit Managers.

NSW Nursing Pay Scale (Public Hospitals)

Based on official Public Health System Nurses' and Midwives' (State) Award 2024–2025 (2025–2026 Rates)

Classification Band	Base Salary (AUD)	Super (12.0%)	Estimated Tax & Medicare	Net Take-Home Pay	Actions
AIN 1st Year Entry-level healthcare support	$56,900	+$6,828	-$8,850	$48,051	Calculate → Compare ⚖️
EN Year 1 Enrolled Nurse Foundation Year	$64,500	+$7,740	-$11,396	$53,105	Calculate → Compare ⚖️
RN 1st Year Graduate Registered Nurse	$78,900	+$9,468	-$16,036	$62,864	Calculate → Compare ⚖️
RN 4th Year Mid-level clinical nurse	$89,400	+$10,728	-$19,396	$70,004	Calculate → Compare ⚖️
RN 8th Year Maximum increment clinical nurse	$102,400	+$12,288	-$23,556	$78,844	Calculate → Compare ⚖️
CNS Grade 1 Advanced practice specialty nurse	$107,200	+$12,864	-$25,092	$82,108	Calculate → Compare ⚖️
NUM Level 1 Departmental nursing supervisor	$128,400	+$15,408	-$31,876	$96,524	Calculate → Compare ⚖️

🇦🇺 2025–2026 Tax Year Stage 3 Cuts Active

Calculate NSW RN 8th Year Take-Home Pay

Stage 3 Tax Cuts, 12% Superannuation Guarantee, and ATO Withholding Engine

Gross Pay / Salary (AUD)

Superannuation Rate (Statutory is 12.0%)

12.0% Standard SG 15.4% Federal APS 17.0% University

Salary Package includes Super (TRP / Total Remuneration)

Include HECS / HELP Debt Compulsory student loan withholding Private Hospital Cover Exempt from Medicare Levy Surcharge

Advanced Adjustments (Salary Sacrifice & Hours) ▾

Annual Pre-Tax Salary Sacrifice ($)

Working Hours per Week

Net Take-Home Pay

$ 78,844 / year in your pocket

Fortnightly Net $3,032

Weekly Net $1,516

Hourly Net (38h) $39.90

Net Pay (77.7%) Tax & Medicare (22.3%)

Gross Taxable Income $102,400

Total Income Tax (Stage 3) -$21,508

Medicare Levy (2.0%) -$2,048

HECS / HELP Repayment -$0

Superannuation (12%) Paid by employer on top +$12,288

Effective Tax Rate: 23.0%

Marginal Tax Rate: 30%

NSW Health Nursing Career Progression

Registered Nurses in NSW public hospitals advance annually through an 8-year pay increment scale. Reaching Year 8 provides maximum clinical base compensation before advancing to Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS Grade 1 or 2) or Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC).

View SCHADS Award Pay Rates

Explore disability, home care, and aged care nursing pay rates under the SCHADS Modern Award.

Circular 24-hour shift clock diagram illustrating afternoon (+12.5%), night (+15%), Saturday (1.5x), and Sunday (1.75x) nursing penalty rates — **Figure 1:** 24-Hour Clinical Roster Penalty Multipliers — detailing shift loadings across day, afternoon, night, and weekend rotations under NSW Health awards.

Financial value card displaying the $9,010 living expenses and $2,650 meal entertainment tax-free salary packaging thresholds for public hospital nurses — **Figure 2:** Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) Salary Packaging Limits — allowing public health employees to shelter up to $11,660 in gross income from income tax.

Audited by the AusPay Taxation & Payroll Research Desk Verified September 2026

Calculations and formulas on this page are strictly calibrated against the Treasury Laws Amendment (Cost of Living Tax Cuts) Act 2024, Australian Taxation Office (ATO) 2025–2026 PAYG Withholding Schedules, and Fair Work Ombudsman determinations. For personalized taxation or wealth structuring, always consult a licensed Australian Registered Tax Agent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the NSW Registered Nurse Year 8 salary in 2025–2026?

Under the NSW Public Health System Nurses and Midwives Award, a Registered Nurse at 8th Year (top standard increment) earns a base salary of $102,400 per year ($51.82/hr). Estimated net take-home pay is ~$78,900/year ($3,034/fortnight).