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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.

ClassificationFT/PT HourlyCasual 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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