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SA Health Nurse & Midwife Salary Scales
Official RN Level 1 to Level 3, Clinical Nurse, and Nurse Unit Manager pay rates under the SA Health Nursing Enterprise Agreement.
SA Health Nursing Pay Scale
Based on official Nursing/Midwifery (SA Public Sector) Enterprise Agreement (2025–2026 Rates)
| Classification Band | Base Salary (AUD) | Super (12.0%) | Estimated Tax & Medicare | Net Take-Home Pay | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN Level 1.1 Enrolled Nurse Step 1 | $62,900 | +$7,548 | -$10,860 | $52,041 | |
| RN Level 1.1 Registered Nurse Graduate | $76,900 | +$9,228 | -$15,396 | $61,504 | |
| RN Level 1.4 Registered Nurse Mid-Level | $87,400 | +$10,488 | -$18,756 | $68,644 | |
| RN Level 1.8 Top Level 1 Staff Nurse | $99,800 | +$11,976 | -$22,724 | $77,076 | |
| CN Level 2 Clinical Nurse Specialist | $105,800 | +$12,696 | -$24,644 | $81,156 | |
| NUM Level 3 Clinical Unit Manager | $122,400 | +$14,688 | -$29,956 | $92,444 |
⚡ 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 SA Health RN Level 1.8 Take-Home Pay
Stage 3 Tax Cuts, 12% Superannuation Guarantee, and ATO Withholding Engine
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Advanced Adjustments (Salary Sacrifice & Hours)
Net Take-Home Pay
$ 77,076 / year in your pocket
Fortnightly Net $2,964
Weekly Net $1,482
Hourly Net (38h) $39.01
Gross Taxable Income $99,800
Total Income Tax (Stage 3) -$20,728
Medicare Levy (2.0%) -$1,996
Superannuation (12%) Paid by employer on top +$11,976
Effective Tax Rate: 22.8%
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 SA Health Registered Nurse Level 1.8 salary in 2025–2026?
Under the SA Health Nursing/Midwifery Enterprise Agreement, a Level 1.8 Registered Nurse earns a base salary of $99,800 per year ($50.51/hr). Net take-home pay is ~$76,900/year ($2,957/fortnight).