Enrolled nurse (EN) pay in public hospitals in NSW, Victoria and Queensland, for every year of the scale, with take-home pay after tax in 2026–27.
An enrolled nurse in a public hospital starts on $74,961 to $75,573 a year depending on the state, about $2,325 to $2,341 a fortnight after tax.
Enrolled nurse pay by state
| State | Starting salary | Take-home per fortnight | Top of EN scale | Rates from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | $74,961 | $2,325 | $83,945 | 1 July 2026 |
| Victoria | $75,565 | $2,341 | $80,404 | 11 May 2026 |
| Queensland | $75,573 | $2,341 | $87,626 | 1 April 2026 |
Every year of the scale
New South Wales
| Classification | Year | Take-home per fortnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1st year | $74,961 | $2,325 |
| 2nd year | $76,556 | $2,367 |
| 3rd year | $78,188 | $2,410 |
| 4th year | $79,841 | $2,453 |
| 5th year and after | $81,452 | $2,495 |
| Special Grade | $83,945 | $2,560 |
Victoria
| Classification | Year | Take-home per fortnight |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $75,565 | $2,341 |
| Year 2 | $77,177 | $2,383 |
| Year 3 | $78,788 | $2,425 |
| Year 4 | $79,612 | $2,447 |
| Year 5 | $80,404 | $2,467 |
Queensland
| Classification | Year | Take-home per fortnight |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3, pay point 1 | $75,573 | $2,341 |
| Grade 3, pay point 2 | $76,653 | $2,369 |
| Grade 3, pay point 3 | $77,783 | $2,399 |
| Grade 3, pay point 4 | $78,949 | $2,429 |
| Grade 3, pay point 5 | $80,204 | $2,462 |
| Grade 4 (advanced skills), pay point 1 | $82,578 | $2,524 |
| Grade 4 (advanced skills), pay point 2 | $87,626 | $2,656 |
Base rates for ordinary hours before shift penalties, allowances and super. NSW and Victoria set weekly rates; a year here is the weekly rate × 365 ÷ 7. WA enrolled nurses are under a separate agreement and aren't covered yet.
Common questions
How much does an enrolled nurse earn in Australia?
In the public hospital systems compared here an enrolled nurse starts on $74,961 (New South Wales) to $75,573 (Queensland) a year, about $2,325 to $2,341 a fortnight after tax in 2026–27. Shift penalties and allowances are paid on top.
How much does an enrolled nurse earn in NSW?
From $74,961 in the first year to $83,945 a year at the top of the NSW Health scale.
Do enrolled nurses earn less than registered nurses?
Yes. The registered nurse scale starts higher in every state; see nurse salary by state.
Is super included?
No. Employer super is paid on top.
See also registered nurse pay by state, midwife salary and the penalty rates calculator.
Each state's source agreement or pay page is cited on its own page. Tax: ATO tax rates. General information only.