Understanding RN Level 8 Pay in NSW
If you are searching for "rn 8 salary nsw per hour", you are likely a registered nurse at classification level 8 in New South Wales, or someone considering that role. This page explains how such a salary fits into the broader Australian pay landscape using the Average line tool.
What the Keyword Means
"RN 8" refers to a Registered Nurse at Level 8 under the NSW Health Service Award or the Nurses Award 2020. This is a senior clinical or management role. The exact hourly rate depends on experience, allowances, and the specific award. Our on-site notes do not contain that precise figure, but we can show you how to compare any annual salary with national benchmarks.
The National Full-Time Average
The ABS Average Weekly Earnings for May 2026 gives a national full-time adult ordinary-time average of $2,083.70 per week, or about $108,352 per year (multiplied by 52). This is the line on our site. For context, the full-time median is about $90,532, and the all-employees median is about $74,100 (ABS Employee Earnings, August 2025). Men's full-time average is about $113,412; women's is about $100,594.
State Averages for NSW
New South Wales has a full-time average of about $109,658 per year, slightly above the national figure. If your RN Level 8 salary is above that, you are earning more than the typical full-time worker in the state. You can explore more on our New South Wales page.
Minimum Wage and Award Context
From 1 July 2026, the national minimum wage is $26.44 per hour, $1,004.90 per week, or about $52,255 per year on a 38-hour week. Award minimums, including those for nurses, rose by 4.75% from that date. An RN Level 8 salary will be well above the minimum, but the exact award rate is not in our on-site data. For authoritative figures, refer to Fair Work or the NSW Industrial Relations Commission.
Using the Average Line Tool
Our tool accepts a yearly salary before tax. It then calculates a weekly amount (based on a 38-hour week) and an hourly rate. You can see how your pay compares to the national full-time average line. For example, if your RN Level 8 salary is $120,000 per year, your weekly pay would be about $2,307.69 and your hourly rate about $60.73. That is above the national average of $2,083.70 per week.
To try it yourself, visit Place a salary on the line. You can also compare with job medians on our Job medians page, which includes data for registered nurses from the ABS.
Tax Considerations
For the 2026–27 financial year, resident tax rates are: 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; and 45% above $190,000. Plus a 2% Medicare levy (with possible reductions). Your take-home pay will depend on your total taxable income.
Why No Exact Hourly Rate for RN Level 8?
Our site focuses on national and state averages, medians, and the minimum wage. Specific award classifications like RN Level 8 in NSW are not part of our core data. We recommend checking the Nurses Award 2020 or the NSW Health State Award for current hourly rates. However, you can still use our tool to benchmark any salary you have.
How to Interpret Your Pay
When you enter your annual salary, the tool shows three views: yearly, weekly, and hourly. This helps you see where you stand relative to the national line. If your hourly rate is above $26.44, you are above the minimum wage. If it is above the national average hourly equivalent (about $54.82 based on $2,083.70 / 38), you are above the typical full-time worker.
For RN Level 8 roles, salaries often range from $100,000 to $140,000 depending on experience and location. That would place you above the national average and well above the median. You can also compare with the New South Wales state average of $109,658.
Further Reading
- How the figures are set explains our methodology using ABS, Fair Work, and ATO sources.
- Guides offers more articles on understanding your salary in Australia.
Summary
While we cannot give you the exact hourly rate for an RN Level 8 in NSW from our on-site notes, you can use the Average line tool to compare any annual salary with the national full-time average. The national average is $108,352 per year, and the New South Wales average is $109,658. Enter your pay to see where you sit on the line.