Registered nurse — level 5 — grade 1 pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Registered nurse — level 5 — grade 1 under the Nurses Award (MA000034) from 1 July 2026: $1,878.60 a week full-time, $97,950 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $61.80 an hour, loading included.
Rate table in the pay database: Registered nurse—Levels 1–5—other than aged care employees.
Minimum pay rates
| Employment type | Hourly | Weekly | Annual (× 52.14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time / part-time | $49.44 | $1,878.60 | $97,950 |
| Casual (loading included) | $61.80 | — | — |
How this rate compares
It ranks 9th of 41 distinct adult hourly rates in the Nurses Award.
The next rate up is Registered nurse — level 2 — first 3 years at this level (aged care) at $51.26 an hour, $1.82 (3.7%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Registered nurse — level 4 — grade 1 at $48.99 an hour, $0.45 (0.9%) lower.
It is $23.00 an hour (87%) 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 $2.25 (4.8%) from $47.19 on 30 June 2026 to $49.44, and the full-time weekly rate rose $85.20.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hoursMinimum hourly rate | $49.44100% | $61.80125% |
| Saturday | $74.16150% | $92.70187.5% |
| Sunday | $86.52175% | $108.15218.75% |
| Public holiday | $98.88200% | $123.60250% |
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 | $61.80 | $247.20 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $92.70 | $741.60 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $108.15 | $865.20 |
| Total | $1,854.00 |
That week pays $1,854.00, which is $618.00 (50%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($1,236.00). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,878.60.
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.