Nurses Award Pay Rates 2025–26
Rates effective 1 July 2025 · MA000034
Current hourly pay rates under the Nurses Award, effective from 1 July 2025. Casual rates include the 25% casual loading.
| Classification | FT/PT Hourly | Casual Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant | $26.51/hr | $33.14/hr |
| Enrolled Nurse | $35.45/hr | $44.31/hr |
| Registered Nurse Level 1 (Graduate Entry) | $31.99/hr | $39.99/hr |
| Registered Nurse Level 2 | $45.76/hr | $57.20/hr |
| Registered Nurse Level 3 | $49.81/hr | $62.26/hr |
| Registered Nurse Level 4 | $58.34/hr | $72.93/hr |
| Registered Nurse Level 5 | $66.91/hr | $83.64/hr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $47.16/hr | $58.95/hr |
Rates sourced from the Fair Work Commission pay guide for MA000034, effective 1 July 2025.
See also: Penalty rates | Casual employees | Classifications
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