Med-Surg Nursing Salary Guide Australia 2026
Based on 803 job listings • trending_up Up 5% this month
The middle 50% of earners fall between A$70,858 and A$104,746 per year, a 40% spread around the median.
The number of salary-advertised Med-Surg Nursing listings has grown 5% month-on-month. Salaries vary notably across Australia, with Canberra leading at A$135,476 per year while Sydney sits at A$80,960. Mater Group, Department of Health Tasmania and Metro South Health Service are among the top hirers for Med-Surg Nursing, offering 83 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
Compare General Medical & Surgical Nursing salaries across major cities in Australia.
Employment Types
Breakdown of General Medical & Surgical Nursing positions by employment type.
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About this data
- Based on 803 listings with advertised salaries.
- Salaries normalised to annual equivalents.
- Median represents the 50th percentile of advertised pay.
- Data refreshed daily from active job listings.