Student enrolled nurse — less than 21 years of age pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Student enrolled nurse — less than 21 years of age under the Nurses Award (MA000034) from 1 July 2026: $976.20 a week full-time, $50,899 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $32.11 an hour, loading included.
Rate table in the pay database: Student enrolled nurse—other than aged care employees.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $25.69 | $976.20 | $50,899 |
| Casual (loading included) | $32.11 | — | — |
How this rate compares
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.17 (4.8%) from $24.52 on 30 June 2026 to $25.69, and the full-time weekly rate rose $44.30.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hoursMinimum hourly rate | $25.69100% | $32.11125% |
| Saturday | $38.54150% | $48.17187.5% |
| Sunday | $44.96175% | $56.19218.75% |
| Public holiday | $51.38200% | $64.22250% |
| Monday to Friday - Afternoon shift | $28.90112.5% | $35.32137.5% |
| Monday to Friday - Night shift | $29.54115% | $35.97140% |
Resulting hourly rates as published in the Fair Work Commission’s Modern Awards Pay Database. Casual figures include the casual loading. Percentages are of the minimum hourly rate.
A week with weekend shifts
| Hours | Rate | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 4 weekday hours | $32.11 | $128.44 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $48.17 | $385.36 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $56.19 | $449.52 |
| Total | $963.32 |
That week pays $963.32, which is $321.12 (50%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($642.20). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $976.20.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - First 2 hours | $38.54 | 150% |
| Monday to Saturday - After 2 hours | $51.38 | 200% |
| Sunday | $51.38 | 200% |
| Public holiday | $64.23 | 250% |
Rates current as of 1 July 2026. FWC pay database, MA000034, checked (how). General information only: your award or enterprise agreement prevails if it differs.