Registered nurse — level 3 — pay point 1 pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Registered nurse — level 3 — pay point 1 under the Nurses Award (MA000034) from 1 July 2026: $1,631.20 a week full-time, $85,051 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $53.66 an hour, loading included.
Rate table in the pay database: Registered nurse—Levels 1–5—other than aged care employees.
This rate also applies to
The pay database sets the same hourly, casual, penalty and overtime rates for one other classification in the Nurses Award. Each is listed here with its own weekly figure.
| Classification | Hourly | Weekly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational health nurse — level 3 — pay point 1 | $42.93 | $1,631.20 | $85,051 |
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $42.93 | $1,631.20 | $85,051 |
| Casual (loading included) | $53.66 | — | — |
How this rate compares
It ranks 16th of 41 distinct adult hourly rates in the Nurses Award. One other classification is paid the same hourly rate.
The next rate up is Registered nurse — level 1 — more than 1 year and up to 4 years at this level (aged care) at $43.53 an hour, $0.60 (1.4%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Registered nurse — level 2 — pay point 4 and thereafter at $41.59 an hour, $1.34 (3.1%) lower.
It is $16.49 an hour (62.4%) above the national minimum wage of $26.44. That is more than a quarter above the legal floor for adult employees.
What changed on 1 July 2026
The hourly rate rose $1.95 (4.8%) from $40.98 on 30 June 2026 to $42.93, and the full-time weekly rate rose $74.00.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hoursMinimum hourly rate | $42.93100% | $53.66125% |
| Saturday | $64.40150% | $80.49187.5% |
| Sunday | $75.13175% | $93.91218.75% |
| Public holiday | $85.86200% | $107.32250% |
| Monday to Friday - Afternoon shift | $48.30112.5% | $59.03137.5% |
| Monday to Friday - Night shift | $49.37115% | $60.10140% |
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 | $53.66 | $214.64 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $80.49 | $643.92 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $93.91 | $751.28 |
| Total | $1,609.84 |
That week pays $1,609.84, which is $536.64 (50%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($1,073.20). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,631.20.
Overtime rates
| Overtime | Full-time / part-time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday - First 2 hours | $64.40 | 150% |
| Monday to Saturday - After 2 hours | $85.86 | 200% |
| Sunday | $85.86 | 200% |
| Public holiday | $107.33 | 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.