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Victorian Nursing & Midwifery Salary Scales

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VIC Streams
VPS Grades$55,026–$837,100Legal Officers$65,189–$256,088Allied Health$60,295–$256,088Science$70,086–$256,088Custodial Officers$61,486–$269,566Youth Justice$60,295–$185,518Community Corrections$70,086–$185,518Sheriff's Officers$60,295–$185,518Nursing$67,163–$152,095

Victorian Public Service

Updated 1 May 2025VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024 — Schedule C
Rates shown: 1 May 2025. Future salaries are intentionally excluded. Next scheduled increase: 1 May 2026.
ClassificationRange
min$67k→max$76k→
min$72k→max$79k→
min$84k→max$89k→
min$84k→max$108k→
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Clinical nurse / midwife specialist — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026
$112kcalc →
min$120k→max$124k→
min$137k→max$147k→
min$134k→max$138k→
min$149k→max$152k→

Notes

  • ·Current rates effective 1 May 2025 under the VPS Enterprise Agreement 2024
  • ·Annual increases continue on 1 May 2026 and 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 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.

Based on the same band set shown in the table above

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

Classification range ladder

Min to max salary within the currently selected jurisdiction and stream

Enrolled Nurse Level 1

Enrolled nurse — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026

$67,163$76,310

Enrolled Nurse Level 2

Enrolled nurse with Cert IV or Diploma — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026

$72,129$79,394

Enrolled Nurse Level 3

Senior enrolled nurse — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026

$84,209$88,634

Registered Nurse Grade 2

Registered nurse / midwife — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026

$84,188$107,510

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical nurse / midwife specialist — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026

$111,878$111,878

Associate Nurse Unit Manager

ANUM — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026

$120,416$124,472

Nurse Unit Manager

NUM Level 1–3 — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026

$137,114$147,113

Clinical Nurse Consultant

Clinical nurse / midwife consultant — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026

$134,498$137,696

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse practitioner — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026

$149,261$152,095
Direct cross-jurisdiction classification comparisons are intentionally omitted here because agencies and jurisdictions use different pay structures, streams, and progression rules.

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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.

VIC Nursing & Midwifery Salary Guide by Classification

Quick reference for every Victorian Public Service Nursing & Midwifery classification and what it pays in 2025–2026. All figures are annual gross salary. Select any level to calculate your take-home pay after tax, Medicare, and super.

Enrolled Nurse Level 1 Salary — Victorian Public Sector

The EN Level 1 classification (EN Level 1, Victorian enrolled nurse grade 1) pays $67,163–$76,310 per year. Enrolled nurse — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026. Calculate EN Level 1take-home pay →

Enrolled Nurse Level 2 Salary — Victorian Public Sector

The EN Level 2 classification (EN Level 2, Victorian enrolled nurse grade 2) pays $72,129–$79,394 per year. Enrolled nurse with Cert IV or Diploma — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026. Calculate EN Level 2take-home pay →

Enrolled Nurse Level 3 Salary — Victorian Public Sector

The EN Level 3 classification (EN Level 3, Victorian enrolled nurse grade 3) pays $84,209–$88,634 per year. Senior enrolled nurse — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026. Calculate EN Level 3take-home pay →

Registered Nurse Grade 2 Salary — Victorian Public Sector

The RN Grade 2 classification (RN Grade 2, Victorian registered nurse) pays $84,188–$107,510 per year. Registered nurse / midwife — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026. Calculate RN Grade 2take-home pay →

Clinical Nurse Specialist Salary — Victorian Public Sector

The CNS classification (CNS, Victorian clinical nurse specialist) pays $111,878–$111,878 per year. Clinical nurse / midwife specialist — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026. Calculate CNStake-home pay →

ANUM Salary — Associate Nurse Unit Manager

The ANUM classification (ANUM, associate nurse unit manager, associate charge nurse) pays $120,416–$124,472 per year. ANUM — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026. Calculate ANUMtake-home pay →

NUM Salary — Nurse Unit Manager

The NUM classification (NUM, nurse unit manager, charge nurse) pays $137,114–$147,113 per year. NUM Level 1–3 — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026. Calculate NUMtake-home pay →

Clinical Nurse Consultant Salary — Victorian Public Sector

The CNC classification (CNC, Victorian clinical nurse consultant) pays $134,498–$137,696 per year. Clinical nurse / midwife consultant — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026. Calculate CNCtake-home pay →

Nurse Practitioner Salary — Victorian Public Sector

The NP classification (NP, Victorian nurse practitioner) pays $149,261–$152,095 per year. Nurse practitioner — Nurses & Midwives (Vic Public Sector) EBA 2024–28, effective 11 May 2026. Calculate NPtake-home pay →

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 $58,000–$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 $66,000–$69,000 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 $66,000–$81,000 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–$92,000 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 Registered Nurse commencing at Grade 2 Year 1 under the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 earns $84,188 per year effective 11 May 2026. Nurses progress annually through 8 year-based increments, reaching $107,510 at Year 8. Graduate nurses typically start at Year 1.

What does an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) earn in Victoria?

An ANUM in the Victorian public health sector earns between $120,416 (Year 1) and $124,472 (Year 2) per year effective 11 May 2026. The ANUM role involves shift coordination, staff supervision, and clinical leadership on a ward or unit. The classification sits between Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Unit Manager.

How does Victorian nursing pay compare to other states?

Victorian RN Grade 2 salaries ($84,188–$107,510 effective 11 May 2026) are broadly competitive with Queensland Registered Nurse Level 1 and NSW nursing rates. Victoria's EBA provides 28.4% total compounding increases over the 4-year agreement period (2024–2028), with increases applied in May and November each year. Victorian nurses receive the standard 12% superannuation.

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.