Queensland Nursing Stream Salary Scales
Nursing
Nursing stream
5 bands · $61,727–$137,228
Notes
- ·Rates are from the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015, effective 1 September 2025, applying the General Ruling wage adjustment.
- ·Level 1 contains junior rates for employees under 21. The award identifies Level 2 Paypoint 1 as the adult minimum salary for the Administrative stream.
- ·No prior salary column is published in the source, so no historical comparison values are shown.
Salaries are indicative and based on publicly available data. Verify with your agency HR for accurate, role-specific information.
Salary Snapshot
QLD Nursing salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$61,727
Registered Nurse Level 1
Top salary
$137,228
Nurse Unit Manager
Midpoint band
$85,846
Registered Nurse Level 3
Classifications
5
Nursing stream
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About the Queensland Nursing Stream
The Nursing stream covers Queensland Health nurses employed under the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award. Registered Nurse Level 1 progresses through eight annual increments, while Registered Nurse Levels 2 and 3 cover senior and clinical nurse roles and the Nurse Unit Manager classification spans six grades. The salary table above shows the current award rates for each classification and paypoint.
Typical roles: Registered Nurses, Clinical Nurses, Nurse Managers, Nurse Unit Managers. Salary ranges run from $61,727 (Registered Nurse Level 1) to $137,228 (Nurse Unit Manager). All rates are from the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015, effective 1 September 2025.
Superannuation: Queensland public sector employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
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Effective date
Rates are from the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015, effective 1 September 2025, applying the General Ruling wage adjustment.
Classification note
Level 1 contains junior rates for employees under 21. The award identifies Level 2 Paypoint 1 as the adult minimum salary for the Administrative stream.
Source agreement
No prior salary column is published in the source, so no historical comparison values are shown.
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QLD Nursing Salary Guide by Classification
Quick reference for every Queensland Public Service Nursing classification and what it pays in 2025–2026— gross salary plus the estimated take-home pay, employer super, and total package the salary table doesn't show. Select any level to calculate your exact take-home pay after tax, Medicare, and super.
Registered Nurse Level 1 Salary
A RN Level 1 (also written as RN Level 1) earns $61,727–$75,397 gross — roughly $51,000–$60,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$69,000–$84,000 total package). Registered Nurse — 8-year progression.
Calculate RN Level 1 take-home pay →Registered Nurse Level 2 Salary
A RN Level 2 (also written as RN Level 2) earns $77,406–$81,111 gross — roughly $62,000–$64,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$87,000–$91,000 total package). Senior Registered Nurse.
Calculate RN Level 2 take-home pay →Registered Nurse Level 3 Salary
A RN Level 3 (also written as RN Level 3) earns $83,615–$88,076 gross — roughly $66,000–$69,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$94,000–$99,000 total package). Clinical Nurse.
Calculate RN Level 3 take-home pay →Nurse Manager Salary
A Nurse Manager earns $101,721–$101,721 gross — roughly $77,000–$77,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$114,000–$114,000 total package). Nurse Manager — single flat rate.
Calculate Nurse Manager take-home pay →NUM Salary — Nurse Unit Manager
A NUM (NUM, nurse unit manager, charge nurse) earns $96,034–$137,228 gross — roughly $75,000–$101,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$108,000–$154,000 total package). Nurse Unit Manager — 6 grade progression.
Calculate NUM take-home pay →Take-home and total package figures are estimates. Take-home excludes HECS/HELP, the Medicare Levy Surcharge, and salary sacrifice, and assumes a resident taxpayer claiming the tax-free threshold. Total package adds employer super to gross salary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RN Level 1 salary?
A Nursing RN Level 1 (also written as RN Level 1) earns $61,727 to $75,397 per year as set by the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 (reprinted 1 September 2025). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $51,000–$60,000 per year. This classification covers registered nurse — 8-year progression. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the RN Level 2 salary?
A Nursing RN Level 2 (also written as RN Level 2) earns $77,406 to $81,111 per year as set by the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 (reprinted 1 September 2025). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $62,000–$64,000 per year. This classification covers senior registered nurse. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the RN Level 3 salary?
A Nursing RN Level 3 (also written as RN Level 3) earns $83,615 to $88,076 per year as set by the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 (reprinted 1 September 2025). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $66,000–$69,000 per year. This classification covers clinical nurse. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the Nurse Manager salary?
A Nursing Nurse Manager earns $101,721 to $101,721 per year as set by the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 (reprinted 1 September 2025). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $77,000–$77,000 per year. This classification covers nurse manager — single flat rate. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the NUM salary?
A Nursing NUM (NUM, nurse unit manager, charge nurse) earns $96,034 to $137,228 per year as set by the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award – State 2015 (reprinted 1 September 2025). After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $75,000–$101,000 per year. This classification covers nurse unit manager — 6 grade progression. QLD employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the starting salary for a Registered Nurse in Queensland?
A Registered Nurse commencing at RN Level 1 earns $61,727 in their first year, progressing annually to $75,397 by the 8th year. Most new graduates enter at the 1st year rate. The base rate under the Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award applies to nurses in Queensland Health and other government agencies covered by this award.
What does a Nurse Unit Manager earn in Queensland?
The Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) classification has 6 grades ranging from $96,034 (Grade 1) to $137,228 (Grade 6). The Nurse Manager classification (a separate flat rate) pays $101,721. Grade placement depends on the size and complexity of the unit being managed.
How does Queensland nursing pay compare to other states?
Queensland Registered Nurse Level 1 progression ($61,727–$75,397) is broadly comparable to other state nursing awards. Queensland offers the standard 12% superannuation. Nurses in QLD also have access to generous leave entitlements under the Queensland public service conditions including 20 days annual leave and the 17.5% leave loading.