Healthcare Salary Guide Australia 2026
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Healthcare Salary Guide — Australia 2026

Healthcare salaries in Australia in 2026 reflect ongoing workforce pressure, particularly in nursing, allied health and aged care leadership. Here's where the numbers sit.

01

Nursing

RN (Grade 2): $80–100k + super. Senior RN / CN: $100–120k + super. Nurse Unit Manager: $130–160k + super. Nurse Practitioner: $130–170k + super. Director of Nursing: $160–220k + super.

02

Allied health

Early career: $75–95k + super. Mid-level: $95–115k + super. Senior / Team Lead: $120–150k + super. Director of Allied Health: $160–200k + super.

03

Aged care

Personal Care Worker: hourly award-based; permanent equivalent $60–80k + super. Care Manager: $100–130k + super. Facility Manager: $120–160k + super.

04

Medical and specialist

GP (employed): $250–400k + super, plus billing arrangements. Specialist Physician: $300k+, highly variable by specialty. Practice Manager: $90–130k + super.

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