Victorian Nurse & Midwife Salary Scales
Official Grade 2 Registered Nurse, CNS, and Nurse Unit Manager pay rates under the Victorian Public Health Sector Enterprise Agreement.
Victorian Nursing Pay Scale (Public Hospitals)
Based on official Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health 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 Enrolled Nurse Year 1 | $63,800 | +$7,656 | -$11,161 | $52,639 | |
| RN Grade 2 Year 1 Graduate Nurse Entry | $77,800 | +$9,336 | -$15,684 | $62,116 | |
| RN Grade 2 Year 4 Experienced Staff Nurse | $88,400 | +$10,608 | -$19,076 | $69,324 | |
| RN Grade 2 Year 8 Top Step Registered Nurse | $101,200 | +$12,144 | -$23,172 | $78,028 | |
| CNS Grade 3 Clinical Nurse Specialist | $106,800 | +$12,816 | -$24,964 | $81,836 | |
| ANUM Grade 3B Associate Unit Manager | $115,400 | +$13,848 | -$27,716 | $87,684 | |
| NUM Grade 4 Ward Nurse Manager | $127,600 | +$15,312 | -$31,620 | $95,980 |
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.
Shift Hours Logged (This Week)
Calculate Victorian RN Grade 2 Year 8 Take-Home Pay
Stage 3 Tax Cuts, 12% Superannuation Guarantee, and ATO Withholding Engine
Advanced Adjustments (Salary Sacrifice & Hours)
Frequently Asked Questions
Official Australian tax, superannuation, and take-home pay guidance grounded in current ATO rulings.
What is the Victorian Registered Nurse Grade 2 Year 8 salary in 2025–2026?
Under the Victorian Public Health Sector EBA, an experienced Grade 2 Year 8 Registered Nurse earns a base salary of $101,200 per year ($51.21/hr). After Stage 3 tax and Medicare levy, estimated net take-home pay is ~$78,000/year ($3,000/fortnight).