Enrolled nurse — pay point 4 pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Enrolled nurse — pay point 4 under the Nurses Award (MA000034) from 1 July 2026: $1,187.20 a week full-time, $61,901 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $39.05 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 | $31.24 | $1,187.20 | $61,901 |
| Casual (loading included) | $39.05 | — | — |
How this rate compares
It ranks 33rd of 41 distinct adult hourly rates in the Nurses Award.
The next rate up is Enrolled nurse — pay point 5 at $31.56 an hour, $0.32 (1%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Enrolled nurse — pay point 3 at $30.80 an hour, $0.44 (1.4%) lower.
It is $4.80 an hour (18.2%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.41 (4.7%) from $29.83 on 30 June 2026 to $31.24, and the full-time weekly rate rose $53.80.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hoursMinimum hourly rate | $31.24100% | $39.05125% |
| Saturday | $46.86150% | $58.58187.5% |
| Sunday | $54.67175% | $68.34218.75% |
| Public holiday | $62.48200% | $78.10250% |
| Monday to Friday - Afternoon shift | $35.15112.5% | $42.96137.5% |
| Monday to Friday - Night shift | $35.93115% | $43.74140% |
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 | $39.05 | $156.20 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $58.58 | $468.64 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $68.34 | $546.72 |
| Total | $1,171.56 |
That week pays $1,171.56, which is $390.56 (50%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($781.00). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,187.20.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - First 2 hours | $46.86 | 150% |
| Monday to Saturday - After 2 hours | $62.48 | 200% |
| Sunday | $62.48 | 200% |
| Public holiday | $78.10 | 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.