Registered midwife pay in public hospitals in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and WA, from graduate year to the top of the scale, with take-home pay after tax in 2026–27.
A registered midwife starts on $81,692 to $87,790 a year depending on the state, about $2,501 to $2,661 a fortnight after tax.
Midwife pay by state
| State | Starting salary | Take-home per fortnight | Top of scale | Rates from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | $81,692 | $2,501 | $114,693 | 1 July 2026 |
| Victoria | $84,419 | $2,572 | $107,805 | 11 May 2026 |
| Queensland | $87,790 | $2,661 | $112,607 | 1 April 2026 |
| Western Australia | $85,848 | $2,610 | $112,644 | 12 October 2026 |
Every year of the scale
New South Wales: Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife
| Year or pay point | Salary | Take-home per fortnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1st year | $81,692 | $2,501 |
| 2nd year | $86,124 | $2,617 |
| 3rd year | $90,572 | $2,733 |
| 4th year | $95,343 | $2,858 |
| 5th year | $100,073 | $2,982 |
| 6th year | $104,781 | $3,105 |
| 7th year | $110,167 | $3,246 |
| 8th year and after | $114,693 | $3,364 |
Victoria: Registered nurse / midwife Grade 2
| Year or pay point | Salary | Take-home per fortnight |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (graduate year) | $84,419 | $2,572 |
| Year 2 | $86,818 | $2,635 |
| Year 3 | $89,529 | $2,706 |
| Year 4 | $92,496 | $2,784 |
| Year 5 | $95,781 | $2,870 |
| Year 6 | $99,071 | $2,956 |
| Year 7 | $102,628 | $3,049 |
| Year 8 | $107,805 | $3,184 |
Queensland: Registered nurse / midwife (Nurse Grade 5)
| Year or pay point | Salary | Take-home per fortnight |
|---|---|---|
| Pay point 1 | $87,790 | $2,661 |
| Pay point 2 | $91,915 | $2,769 |
| Pay point 3 | $96,053 | $2,877 |
| Pay point 4 | $100,180 | $2,985 |
| Pay point 5 | $104,318 | $3,093 |
| Pay point 6 | $108,466 | $3,201 |
| Pay point 7 | $112,607 | $3,310 |
Western Australia: Registered nurse / midwife Level 1
| Year or pay point | Salary | Take-home per fortnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | $85,848 | $2,610 |
| 1.2 | $88,818 | $2,688 |
| 1.3 | $92,058 | $2,772 |
| 1.4 | $96,510 | $2,889 |
| 1.5 | $101,747 | $3,026 |
| 1.6 | $105,678 | $3,129 |
| 1.7 | $109,951 | $3,240 |
| 1.8 | $112,644 | $3,311 |
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. Clinical midwife specialist and unit manager rates are on each state's page.
Common questions
How much does a midwife earn in Australia?
A registered midwife in a public hospital starts on $81,692 (New South Wales) to $87,790 (Queensland) a year, and the top of the base scale reaches $114,693 in New South Wales. Shift penalties, allowances and super are extra.
Do midwives earn the same as nurses?
Yes. In every state compared here, registered midwives are on the same scale as registered nurses.
How much does a graduate midwife earn?
$81,692 to $87,790 a year in the first year, about $2,501 to $2,661 a fortnight after tax in 2026–27.
Is super included?
No. Employer super is paid on top.
See also nurse salary by state, enrolled nurse 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.