Victorian public hospital nurse and midwife pay for every grade and year from the first full pay period on or after 11 May 2026, weekly and yearly, with take-home pay after tax in 2026–27.
A registered nurse in Victoria earns $84,419 to $107,805 a year (Grade 2, Years 1 to 8), about $2,572 to $3,184 a fortnight after tax.
Victorian nurse pay at a glance
| Classification | A year | Take-home per fortnight |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled nurse (Level 2, Diploma) | $75,565 – $80,404 | $2,341 – $2,467 |
| Registered nurse / midwife Grade 2 | $84,419 – $107,805 | $2,572 – $3,184 |
| Clinical nurse / midwife specialist | $112,185 | $3,299 |
| Associate nurse / midwife unit manager | $120,747 – $124,814 | $3,523 – $3,629 |
Every grade and year
Enrolled nurse (Level 2, Diploma)
Registered nurse / midwife Grade 2
| Level | A week | A year | Take-home per fortnight | From 30 November 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (graduate year) | $1,619.00 | $84,419 | $2,572 | $84,419 |
| Year 2 | $1,665.00 | $86,818 | $2,635 | $87,058 |
| Year 3 | $1,717.00 | $89,529 | $2,706 | $89,967 |
| Year 4 | $1,773.90 | $92,496 | $2,784 | $93,143 |
| Year 5 | $1,836.90 | $95,781 | $2,870 | $96,616 |
| Year 6 | $1,900.00 | $99,071 | $2,956 | $100,067 |
| Year 7 | $1,968.20 | $102,628 | $3,049 | $102,867 |
| Year 8 | $2,067.50 | $107,805 | $3,184 | $108,947 |
Clinical nurse / midwife specialist
| Level | A week | A year | Take-home per fortnight | From 30 November 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNS | $2,151.50 | $112,185 | $3,299 | $113,374 |
Associate nurse / midwife unit manager
A year is the weekly rate × 365 ÷ 7. Take-home is after income tax and the Medicare levy for a full year in 2026–27, before 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 Victoria?
A Grade 2 registered nurse or midwife in the Victorian public health sector earns $1,619.00 a week ($84,419 a year) in the graduate year, rising to $2,067.50 a week ($107,805) in Year 8. After tax that's about $2,572 to $3,184 a fortnight in 2026–27.
How much does a graduate nurse earn in Victoria?
$84,419 a year ($1,619.00 a week), about $2,572 a fortnight after tax, or $2,487 with a HECS-HELP debt, before shift penalties.
What does an enrolled nurse earn in Victoria?
A Diploma-qualified enrolled nurse starts on $75,565 a year ($1,449.20 a week).
When is the next pay rise for Victorian nurses?
On 30 November 2026, then from the first full pay period on or after 10 May 2027 and on 29 November 2027, under the 2024-2028 agreement.
Are shift penalties included?
No. These are base rates for ordinary hours; shift, weekend and public holiday penalties and allowances are paid on top.
Is super included?
No. Employer super is paid on top.
Other nurse pay: every state compared · NSW · QLD · WA. See also VPS pay and VIC teachers.
Source: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028, Appendix 2A (approved by the Fair Work Commission; copy published by Western Health). Checked 2026-10-21. Tax: ATO tax rates. General information only.