Registered nurse — level 5 — grade 2 pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Registered nurse — level 5 — grade 2 under the Nurses Award (MA000034) from 1 July 2026: $1,978.40 a week full-time, $103,154 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $65.08 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 | $52.06 | $1,978.40 | $103,154 |
| Casual (loading included) | $65.08 | — | — |
How this rate compares
It ranks 7th of 41 distinct adult hourly rates in the Nurses Award.
The next rate up is Registered nurse — level 4 — grade 2 at $52.50 an hour, $0.44 (0.8%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Registered nurse — level 2 — first 3 years at this level (aged care) at $51.26 an hour, $0.80 (1.5%) lower.
It is $25.62 an hour (96.9%) 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 $2.36 (4.7%) from $49.70 on 30 June 2026 to $52.06, and the full-time weekly rate rose $89.70.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hoursMinimum hourly rate | $52.06100% | $65.08125% |
| Saturday | $78.09150% | $97.62187.5% |
| Sunday | $91.11175% | $113.89218.75% |
| Public holiday | $104.12200% | $130.16250% |
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 | $65.08 | $260.32 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $97.62 | $780.96 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $113.89 | $911.12 |
| Total | $1,952.40 |
That week pays $1,952.40, which is $650.80 (50%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($1,301.60). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $1,978.40.
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.