WA Health registered nurse and midwife pay for every level and pay point from 12 October 2026, with take-home pay after tax in 2026–27.
A registered nurse at Level 1.1, the first pay point, earns $85,848, about $2,610 a fortnight after tax. Level 1 tops out at $112,644.
WA nurse pay at a glance
| Level | Salary | Take-home per fortnight |
|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse / midwife Level 1 | $85,848 – $112,644 | $2,610 – $3,311 |
| Registered nurse / midwife Level 2 | $115,717 – $124,087 | $3,391 – $3,610 |
| Senior registered nurse / midwife (SRN/M) | $134,225 – $201,533 | $3,875 – $5,421 |
| Enrolled mental health nurse | $75,453 – $82,878 | $2,338 – $2,532 |
Enrolled nurses (other than mental health) are covered by a separate agreement and aren't shown.
Every level and pay point
Registered nurse / midwife Level 1
Registered nurse / midwife Level 2
Senior registered nurse / midwife (SRN/M)
| Pay point | Salary | Take-home per fortnight | With HECS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRN/M 1 | $134,225 | $3,875 | $3,498 |
| SRN/M 2 | $138,346 | $3,974 | $3,570 |
| SRN/M 3 | $142,599 | $4,074 | $3,642 |
| SRN/M 4 | $146,989 | $4,177 | $3,716 |
| SRN/M 5 | $151,521 | $4,283 | $3,793 |
| SRN/M 6 | $160,774 | $4,500 | $3,950 |
| SRN/M 7 | $170,613 | $4,731 | $4,116 |
| SRN/M 8 | $181,076 | $4,976 | $4,293 |
| SRN/M 9 | $191,022 | $5,207 | $4,472 |
| SRN/M 10 | $201,533 | $5,421 | $4,646 |
Enrolled mental health nurse
Take-home is after income tax and the Medicare levy for a full year in 2026–27, before allowances, overtime and super. Tap a salary to open it in the pay calculator.
Common questions
How much does a registered nurse earn in WA?
A registered nurse or midwife in WA Health starts on $85,848 at Level 1.1 from 12 October 2026, about $2,610 a fortnight after tax in 2026–27, and reaches $112,644 at Level 1.8.
What does a Level 2 nurse earn in WA?
$115,717 to $124,087. Level 2 nurses work in a clinical, management, research or staff development stream and supervise Level 1 nurses.
What do senior registered nurses earn?
SRN/M Level 1 is $134,225 and Level 10 (director of nursing in a tertiary hospital) is $201,533. Nurse practitioners are classified as senior registered nurses.
When did WA nurses last get a pay rise?
On 12 October 2026, the last increase under the 2024 agreement.
Is super included?
No. Employer super, shift penalties and allowances are paid on top.
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Source: WA Health System – ANF – Registered Nurses, Midwives, Enrolled (Mental Health) and Enrolled (Mothercraft) Nurses – Industrial Agreement 2024, clause 17, rates from 12 October 2026. Checked 2026-10-21. Tax: ATO tax rates. General information only.