NSW public hospital nurse and midwife pay rates from 1 July 2026, for every grade and year, with take-home pay after tax in 2026–27.
A 1st-year registered nurse earns $81,692 a year and takes home about $2,501 a fortnight. From the 8th year it's $114,693, about $3,364 a fortnight.
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| Level | A week | A year | Take-home per fortnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1, 1st year | $2,751.60 | $143,476 | $4,094 |
| Grade 1, 2nd year and after | $2,807.90 | $146,412 | $4,163 |
| Grade 2, 1st year | $2,863.40 | $149,306 | $4,231 |
| Grade 2, 2nd year and after | $2,920.60 | $152,288 | $4,301 |
| Grade 3, 1st year | $3,032.60 | $158,128 | $4,438 |
| Grade 3, 2nd year and after | $3,088.90 | $161,064 | $4,507 |
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Weekly rates are the award rates for a full-time nurse; a year is 365 ÷ 7 weeks. Take-home is after income tax and the Medicare levy for a full year in 2026–27, before shift penalties, allowances and super. Tap a yearly amount to open it in the pay calculator.
Common questions
How much does a registered nurse earn in NSW?
$1,566.70 a week in the 1st year ($81,692 a year) rising to $2,199.60 a week ($114,693) from the 8th year, from 1 July 2026. After tax that's about $2,501 to $3,364 a fortnight.
How much does a new grad nurse take home in NSW?
A 1st-year registered nurse on $81,692 a year takes home about $2,501 a fortnight after tax in 2026–27, or $2,431 with a HECS-HELP debt, before shift penalties and allowances.
Are shift penalties included?
No. These are base rates for ordinary hours. Evening, night, weekend and public holiday shifts are paid extra under the award, so most ward nurses earn more.
When do NSW nurses get their next pay rise?
Under the 2025 award the next increase is from 1 July 2027. Moving up a year on the scale also increases your pay.
Is super included?
No. Employer super is paid on top.
See also penalty rates and NSW teacher pay.
Source: NSW Health Information Bulletin IB2026_018, Increased Rates of Pay and Allowances for Nursing and Midwifery Staff (26 May 2026), Public Health System Nurses' and Midwives' (State) Award 2025. Tax: ATO tax rates. General information only.