🏥 WA Department of Health
WA Health Nurse & Midwife Salary Scales
Official RN Level 1 to 3, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Nurse Coordinator pay rates under the WA Health System ANF Industrial Agreement.
WA Health Public Sector Nursing Pay Scale
Based on official WA Health System - ANF Registered Nurses 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 Level 1.1 | $64,200 | +$7,704 | -$11,295 | $52,905 | |
| RN Level 1.1 (Graduate) Graduate Nurse Year 1 | $79,400 | +$9,528 | -$16,196 | $63,204 | |
| RN Level 1.4 Level 1 Step 4 Staff Nurse | $89,900 | +$10,788 | -$19,556 | $70,344 | |
| RN Level 1.8 Senior Staff Nurse Level 1 | $103,200 | +$12,384 | -$23,812 | $79,388 | |
| CN Level 2 Clinical Specialist Level 2 | $108,900 | +$13,068 | -$25,636 | $83,264 | |
| SCN Level 3 Nurse Practitioner / Coordinator | $123,400 | +$14,808 | -$30,276 | $93,124 |
⚡ 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 WA 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
$ 79,388 / year in your pocket
Fortnightly Net $3,053
Weekly Net $1,527
Hourly Net (38h) $40.18
Gross Taxable Income $103,200
Total Income Tax (Stage 3) -$21,748
Medicare Levy (2.0%) -$2,064
Superannuation (12%) Paid by employer on top +$12,384
Effective Tax Rate: 23.1%
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 WA Health Registered Nurse Level 1.8 salary in 2025–2026?
Under the WA Health ANF Industrial Agreement, a Level 1.8 Registered Nurse earns a base salary of $103,200 per year ($52.23/hr). Net take-home pay is ~$79,500/year ($3,057/fortnight).