Med-Surg Nursing Salary Guide Australia 2026
Based on 609 job listings • trending_down Down 6% this month
The middle 50% of earners fall between A$75,680 and A$105,530 per year, a 35% spread around the median.
The number of salary-advertised Med-Surg Nursing listings has declined 6% month-on-month. Salaries vary notably across Australia, with Canberra leading at A$132,000 per year while Melbourne sits at A$80,928. Metro South Health Service, Mater Group and Mid North Coast Local Health District are among the top hirers for Med-Surg Nursing, offering 67 roles combined.
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Salary Distribution
See how General Medical & Surgical Nursing salaries are distributed across different pay bands in Australia.
Salaries by City
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Employment Types
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About this data
- Based on 609 listings with advertised salaries.
- Salaries normalised to annual equivalents.
- Median represents the 50th percentile of advertised pay.
- Data refreshed daily from active job listings.