Nurse salary Perth: Where it sits against the Australian full-time average
If you are looking for a precise nurse salary in Perth, the site does not publish a figure for that specific role and location. However, you can still understand how such a salary would compare to the national full-time average and other benchmarks.
National full-time average
The national full-time adult ordinary-time average is $2,083.70 per week, or about $108,352 per year (ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026, multiplied by 52). This is the line on the site. Any salary above this is above the national average; below it is below.
Western Australia full-time average
Western Australia has a higher full-time average than the national figure: $115,825 per year (ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026). If a nurse salary in Perth were known, it would likely be compared to this state average. The state average is about $7,473 above the national average.
Medians for context
The national full-time median is $90,532 per year (ABS Employee Earnings, August 2025). The all-employees median (including part-time and casual) is $74,100 per year. These medians give a sense of the middle of the earnings distribution. A nurse salary in Perth, depending on experience and role, could be above or below these medians.
Minimum wage and awards
The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, $1,004.90 per week, or about $52,255 per year on a 38-hour week (Fair Work). Award minimums for nurses rose by 4.75% from that date. Nurses are typically covered by the Nurses Award 2020, which sets higher minimum rates than the national minimum. Without a specific figure, you can use the award as a floor.
How to use the site
You can place a salary on the line to see how it compares to the national full-time average. The tool shows the yearly salary before tax, plus the weekly and hourly amounts based on a 38-hour week, and the distance from the average. You can also explore states and territories to see averages for each state, or job medians for median earnings by occupation.
Other benchmarks
- Men's full-time ordinary-time average: about $113,412 per year
- Women's full-time ordinary-time average: about $100,594 per year
- Resident tax rates for 2026–27: nil up to $18,200; 15% from $18,201 to $45,000; 30% from $45,001 to $135,000; 37% from $135,001 to $190,000; 45% above $190,000. Medicare levy of 2% applies before reductions.
Conclusion
While the site does not have a specific nurse salary for Perth, the national full-time average of $108,352 and the Western Australia full-time average of $115,825 provide useful reference points. For a more precise comparison, you would need to consult industry sources or a specific employer. The site's tools allow you to benchmark any salary against these averages.