Registered nurse — level 5 — grade 4 pay rate 2026
Minimum rate for Registered nurse — level 5 — grade 4 under the Nurses Award (MA000034) from 1 July 2026: $2,243.10 a week full-time, $116,955 a year (weekly × 52.14). Casual: $73.79 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 | $59.03 | $2,243.10 | $116,955 |
| Casual (loading included) | $73.79 | — | — |
How this rate compares
It ranks 3rd of 41 distinct adult hourly rates in the Nurses Award.
The next rate up is Registered nurse — level 5 — grade 5 at $65.11 an hour, $6.08 (10.3%) higher than this classification.
The next rate down is Registered nurse — level 4 — grade 3 at $55.57 an hour, $3.46 (5.9%) lower.
It is $32.59 an hour (123.3%) 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 $2.68 (4.8%) from $56.35 on 30 June 2026 to $59.03, and the full-time weekly rate rose $101.70.
Penalty rates
| When | Full-time / part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary hoursMinimum hourly rate | $59.03100% | $73.79125% |
| Saturday | $88.55150% | $110.69187.5% |
| Sunday | $103.30175% | $129.13218.75% |
| Public holiday | $118.06200% | $147.58250% |
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 | $73.79 | $295.16 |
| 8 Saturday hours | $110.69 | $885.52 |
| 8 Sunday hours | $129.13 | $1,033.04 |
| Total | $2,213.72 |
That week pays $2,213.72, which is $737.92 (50%) more than the same 20 hours worked on weekdays at the casual rate ($1,475.80). A full-time week of 38 ordinary hours pays $2,243.10.
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.