Victorian Nurses & Midwives Salary Scales
Nursing
Nursing stream
9 bands · $67,163–$152,095
Clinical Nurse Specialist Clinical nurse / midwife specialist — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026 $111,878Open in pay calculator ↗ |
Notes
- ·Current rates effective 1 May 2026 under the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024
- ·Annual increases continue on 1 May 2027
- ·Agreement expires April 2028
- ·Grades 1–4 are VPS Officer classifications; Grades 5–6 are Senior Officer; Grade 7 is Senior Technical Specialist
- ·SES bands are Total Remuneration Package (TRP) values set by the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal, effective 1 July 2025 (TRP adjusted rates may apply from 1 July 2026)
- ·TRP includes base salary, superannuation, and employment benefits
Salaries are indicative and based on publicly available data. Verify with your agency HR for accurate, role-specific information.
Salary Snapshot
VIC Nursing & Midwifery salary bands, shown per year.
Entry salary
$67,163
Enrolled Nurse Level 1
Top salary
$152,095
Nurse Practitioner
Midpoint band
$111,878
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Classifications
9
Nursing & Midwifery stream
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About Victorian Nursing & Midwifery
Victorian public sector nurses and midwives are covered by the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028, negotiated between the Victorian Government and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF). The agreement provides 28.4% total compounding increases over 4 years, with pay rises applied in May and November each year. Classifications progress from Enrolled Nurse through Registered Nurse Grade 2, Clinical Nurse Specialist, ANUM, NUM, Clinical Nurse Consultant, and Nurse Practitioner.
Typical roles: enrolled nurses, registered nurses, midwives, clinical nurse specialists, ANUMs, nurse unit managers, nurse practitioners. Salary ranges run from $67,163 (Enrolled Nurse Level 1) to $152,095 (Nurse Practitioner). All rates are from the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028, effective 11 May 2026.
Victorian public sector nurses and midwives receive 12% employer superannuation. These rates reflect the 11 May 2026 increase under the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Enterprise Agreement 2024–2028. The next scheduled increase takes effect 11 November 2026.
Key Information
VIC salary facts, agreement context and conditions to check before comparing pay.
Effective date
Current rates effective 1 May 2026 under the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024
Scheduled change
Annual increases continue on 1 May 2027
Scheduled change
Agreement expires April 2028
Classification note
Grades 1–4 are VPS Officer classifications; Grades 5–6 are Senior Officer; Grade 7 is Senior Technical Specialist
Allowance context
SES bands are Total Remuneration Package (TRP) values set by the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal, effective 1 July 2025 (TRP adjusted rates may apply from 1 July 2026)
Employer super
TRP includes base salary, superannuation, and employment benefits
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VIC Nursing & Midwifery Salary Guide by Classification
Quick reference for every Victorian Public Service Nursing & Midwifery classification and what it pays in 2026–2027— 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.
Enrolled Nurse Level 1 Salary — Victorian Public Sector
An EN Level 1 (EN Level 1, Victorian enrolled nurse grade 1) earns $67,163–$76,310 gross — roughly $55,000–$61,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$75,000–$85,000 total package). Enrolled nurse — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026.
Calculate EN Level 1 take-home pay →Enrolled Nurse Level 2 Salary — Victorian Public Sector
An EN Level 2 (EN Level 2, Victorian enrolled nurse grade 2) earns $72,129–$79,394 gross — roughly $59,000–$63,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$81,000–$89,000 total package). Enrolled nurse with Cert IV or Diploma — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026.
Calculate EN Level 2 take-home pay →Enrolled Nurse Level 3 Salary — Victorian Public Sector
An EN Level 3 (EN Level 3, Victorian enrolled nurse grade 3) earns $84,209–$88,634 gross — roughly $67,000–$70,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$94,000–$99,000 total package). Senior enrolled nurse — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026.
Calculate EN Level 3 take-home pay →Registered Nurse Grade 2 Salary — Victorian Public Sector
A RN Grade 2 (RN Grade 2, Victorian registered nurse) earns $84,188–$107,510 gross — roughly $67,000–$82,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$94,000–$120,000 total package). Registered nurse / midwife — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026.
Calculate RN Grade 2 take-home pay →Clinical Nurse Specialist Salary — Victorian Public Sector
A CNS (CNS, Victorian clinical nurse specialist) earns $111,878–$111,878 gross — roughly $84,000–$84,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$125,000–$125,000 total package). Clinical nurse / midwife specialist — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026.
Calculate CNS take-home pay →ANUM Salary — Associate Nurse Unit Manager
An ANUM (ANUM, associate nurse unit manager, associate charge nurse) earns $120,416–$124,472 gross — roughly $90,000–$93,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$135,000–$139,000 total package). ANUM — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026.
Calculate ANUM take-home pay →NUM Salary — Nurse Unit Manager
A NUM (NUM, nurse unit manager, charge nurse) earns $137,114–$147,113 gross — roughly $101,000–$107,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$154,000–$165,000 total package). NUM Level 1–3 — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026.
Calculate NUM take-home pay →Clinical Nurse Consultant Salary — Victorian Public Sector
A CNC (CNC, Victorian clinical nurse consultant) earns $134,498–$137,696 gross — roughly $99,000–$101,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$151,000–$154,000 total package). Clinical nurse / midwife consultant — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026.
Calculate CNC take-home pay →Nurse Practitioner Salary — Victorian Public Sector
A NP (NP, Victorian nurse practitioner) earns $149,261–$152,095 gross — roughly $108,000–$110,000 take-home after income tax and Medicare, plus 12% employer super (~$167,000–$170,000 total package). Nurse practitioner — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026.
Calculate NP 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 EN Level 1 salary?
An Nursing & Midwifery EN Level 1 (EN Level 1, Victorian enrolled nurse grade 1) earns $67,163 to $76,310 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $55,000–$61,000 per year. This classification covers enrolled nurse — nurses & midwives (vic public sector) eba 2024–28, effective 11 may 2026. VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the EN Level 2 salary?
An Nursing & Midwifery EN Level 2 (EN Level 2, Victorian enrolled nurse grade 2) earns $72,129 to $79,394 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $59,000–$63,000 per year. This classification covers enrolled nurse with cert iv or diploma — nurses & midwives (vic public sector) eba 2024–28, effective 11 may 2026. VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the EN Level 3 salary?
An Nursing & Midwifery EN Level 3 (EN Level 3, Victorian enrolled nurse grade 3) earns $84,209 to $88,634 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $67,000–$70,000 per year. This classification covers senior enrolled nurse — nurses & midwives (vic public sector) eba 2024–28, effective 11 may 2026. VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the RN Grade 2 salary?
A Nursing & Midwifery RN Grade 2 (RN Grade 2, Victorian registered nurse) earns $84,188 to $107,510 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $67,000–$82,000 per year. This classification covers registered nurse / midwife — nurses & midwives (vic public sector) eba 2024–28, effective 11 may 2026. VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the CNS salary?
A Nursing & Midwifery CNS (CNS, Victorian clinical nurse specialist) earns $111,878 to $111,878 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $84,000–$84,000 per year. This classification covers clinical nurse / midwife specialist — nurses & midwives (vic public sector) eba 2024–28, effective 11 may 2026. VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the ANUM salary?
An Nursing & Midwifery ANUM (ANUM, associate nurse unit manager, associate charge nurse) earns $120,416 to $124,472 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $90,000–$93,000 per year. This classification covers anum — nurses & midwives (vic public sector) eba 2024–28, effective 11 may 2026. VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the NUM salary?
A Nursing & Midwifery NUM (NUM, nurse unit manager, charge nurse) earns $137,114 to $147,113 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $101,000–$107,000 per year. This classification covers num level 1–3 — nurses & midwives (vic public sector) eba 2024–28, effective 11 may 2026. VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the CNC salary?
A Nursing & Midwifery CNC (CNC, Victorian clinical nurse consultant) earns $134,498 to $137,696 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $99,000–$101,000 per year. This classification covers clinical nurse / midwife consultant — nurses & midwives (vic public sector) eba 2024–28, effective 11 may 2026. VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the NP salary?
A Nursing & Midwifery NP (NP, Victorian nurse practitioner) earns $149,261 to $152,095 per year as set by the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C. After income tax and Medicare levy, take-home pay is approximately $108,000–$110,000 per year. This classification covers nurse practitioner — nurses & midwives (vic public sector) eba 2024–28, effective 11 may 2026. VIC employees receive 12% employer superannuation.
What is the starting salary for a Registered Nurse in Victoria?
A graduate Registered Nurse typically starts at Grade 2 Year 1 and progresses annually through year-based increments. Rates are set under the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 — see the pay table above for the current Grade 2 range.
What does an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) earn in Victoria?
The ANUM classification sits between Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Unit Manager and covers shift coordination, staff supervision, and clinical leadership on a ward or unit. Its current pay range under the nursing EBA is shown in the salary table above.
How does Victorian nursing pay compare to other states?
Victorian Registered Nurse Grade 2 pay is broadly competitive with Queensland and NSW public-sector nursing rates. The Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Enterprise Agreement applies scheduled increases in May and November each year, and Victorian nurses receive employer superannuation at the standard Superannuation Guarantee rate. The salary table above shows the current Victorian rates.
What is the difference between the nursing EBA and the VPS Enterprise Agreement?
Victorian public sector nurses are covered by the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028, which is separate from the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024. The nursing EBA is negotiated between the Victorian Government and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) and covers nurses and midwives in Victorian public hospitals and health services.