Enrolled nurse — pay point 1 pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Enrolled nurse — pay point 1 under the Nurses Award (MA000034) from 1 July 2026: $1,139.90 a week full-time, $59,434 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $37.50 an hour, loading included.
Rate table in the pay database: Enrolled nurse—other than aged care employees.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $30.00 | $1,139.90 | $59,434 |
| Casual (loading included) | $37.50 | — | — |
How this rate compares
It ranks 36th of 41 distinct adult hourly rates in the Nurses Award.
The next rate up is Enrolled nurse — pay point 2 at $30.39 an hour, $0.39 (1.3%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Nursing assistant — experienced (the holder of a relevant certificate III qualification) at $29.45 an hour, $0.55 (1.8%) lower.
It is $3.56 an hour (13.5%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.36 (4.7%) from $28.64 on 30 June 2026 to $30.00, and the full-time weekly rate rose $51.70.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hoursMinimum hourly rate | $30.00100% | $37.50125% |
| Saturday | $45.00150% | $56.25187.5% |
| Sunday | $52.50175% | $65.63218.75% |
| Public holiday | $60.00200% | $75.00250% |
| Monday to Friday - Afternoon shift | $33.75112.5% | $41.25137.5% |
| Monday to Friday - Night shift | $34.50115% | $42.00140% |
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 | $37.50 | $150.00 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $56.25 | $450.00 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $65.63 | $525.04 |
| Total | $1,125.04 |
That week pays $1,125.04, which is $375.04 (50%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($750.00). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,139.90.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - First 2 hours | $45.00 | 150% |
| Monday to Saturday - After 2 hours | $60.00 | 200% |
| Sunday | $60.00 | 200% |
| Public holiday | $75.00 | 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.