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Highest Paid Nurses in Australia (Ranked)

Top-earning nurses include practitioners, managers, consultants, educators, and clinical specialists.

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The average allowance for a Graduate Certificate in Nursing is $3,253 per year across Australia. A Graduate Diploma yields $4,312 per year on average. For a Master's in Nursing, the typical allowance is $5,331 annually. These figures represent extra income nurses receive for advanced education.

The highest allowances are seen in Victoria, with payments up to $6,266 for a Master of Nursing. Conversely, New South Wales offers the lowest qualification allowances, with a Graduate Certificate fetching around $2,332 annually.

Related: Nurse Qualification Allowance Rates in Australia