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Nurses and Midwives (Victoria) State Reference Public Sector Award pay rates 2026–27
The minimum hourly rates and penalty rates under the Nurses and Midwives (Victoria) State Reference Public Sector Award 2015 [MA000125], in force from 1 July 2026. The lowest adult rate is $0.27 an hour, or $0.34 for casuals.
Minimum hourly rates
Adult rates per hour. The casual rate includes the casual loading. Junior, apprentice and trainee rates are set separately in the award.
| Classification | Full-time & part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Qualified Interpreters (EN only) — Interpreter/Translator Grade 1 (NAATI Accreditation Level 2)—In their second year | $0.27 | $0.34 |
| Qualified Interpreters (EN only) — Interpreter/Translator Grade 1 (NAATI Accreditation Level 2)—In their third year | $0.96 | $1.20 |
| Qualified Interpreters (EN only) — Interpreter/Translator Grade 1 (NAATI Accreditation Level 2)—In their fourth year | $1.76 | $2.20 |
| Qualified Interpreters (EN only) — Interpreter/Translator Grade 1 (NAATI Accreditation Level 3)—In their first year | $2.67 | $3.34 |
| Qualified Interpreters (EN only) — Interpreter/Translator Grade 1 (NAATI Accreditation Level 3)—In their second year | $3.46 | $4.33 |
| Qualified Interpreters (EN only) — Interpreter/Translator Grade 1 (NAATI Accreditation Level 3)—In their third year | $4.21 | $5.26 |
| Qualified Interpreters (EN only) — Interpreter/Translator Grade 1 (NAATI Accreditation Level 3)—In their fourth year | $4.96 | $6.20 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 2 — Year 2 | $32.92 | $41.15 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 2 — Year 4 | $35.39 | $44.24 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 2 — Year 5 | $36.62 | $45.78 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 2 — Year 6 | $37.84 | $47.30 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 2 — Year 7 | $39.07 | $48.84 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 2 — Year 8 | $40.03 | $50.04 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 2 — Year 9 | $41.00 | $51.25 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 2 — Year 10 | $41.95 | $52.44 |
| Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist | $43.18 | $53.98 |
| Registered Nurse Grade 3A — Year 1 | $43.70 | $54.63 |
| Registered Nurse Grade 3A — Year 2 | $44.13 | $55.16 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 3B — Year 1 | $44.82 | $56.03 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 3B — Year 2 | $45.44 | $56.80 |
| Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) — Year 1 | $45.68 | $57.10 |
| Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) — Year 2 | $46.68 | $58.35 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 4A — Year 1 | $47.84 | $59.80 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 4A — Year 2 | $48.80 | $61.00 |
| Registered Nurse /Midwife Grade 4B — Year 1 | $49.95 | $62.44 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 5 — 13-50 beds | $50.95 | $63.69 |
| Registered Nurse /Midwife Grade 4B — Year 2 | $50.96 | $63.70 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 7 — less than 13 beds | $51.97 | $64.96 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 6 — 51-100 beds | $51.97 | $64.96 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 5 — 51-200 beds | $51.97 | $64.96 |
| Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager (NUM) — Year 1 | $53.46 | $66.83 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 6 — 101-200 beds | $54.02 | $67.53 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 5 — 201-400 beds | $54.02 | $67.53 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 7 — 13-24 beds | $54.02 | $67.53 |
| Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager (NUM) — Year 2 | $54.78 | $68.47 |
| Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager (NUM) — Year 3 | $56.07 | $70.09 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 6 — 201-300 beds | $56.08 | $70.10 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 7 — 25-50 beds | $56.08 | $70.10 |
| Nurse/Midwife Practitioner — Year 1 | $56.08 | $70.10 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 5 — 401-600 beds | $56.08 | $70.10 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 7 — 51-100 beds | $58.14 | $72.68 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 6 — 301-400 beds | $58.14 | $72.68 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 5 — 601 and over beds | $58.14 | $72.68 |
| Nurse/Midwife Practitioner — Year 2 | $58.14 | $72.68 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 7 — 101-200 beds | $60.88 | $76.10 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 6 — 401- 500 beds | $60.88 | $76.10 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 6 — 501-700 beds | $63.49 | $79.36 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 7 — 201-300 beds | $63.49 | $79.36 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 6 — 701 and over beds | $66.92 | $83.65 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 7 — 301-400 beds | $66.92 | $83.65 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 7 — 401-500 beds | $70.34 | $87.93 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 7 — 501-600 beds | $73.77 | $92.21 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 7 — 601-700 beds | $77.88 | $97.35 |
| Registered Nurse/Midwife Grade 7 — 701 and over beds | $82.21 | $102.76 |
Enrolled Nurses
| Classification | Full-time & part-time | Casual |
|---|---|---|
| Trainee Enrolled Nurse—Year 1 (1Jul24-31Dec24) | $23.69 | $29.61 |
| Year 1 | $26.44 | $33.05 |
| Year 2 | $26.97 | $33.71 |
| Level 1.1 | $29.99 | $37.49 |
| Level 1.2 | $30.61 | $38.26 |
| Level 1.3 | $31.23 | $39.04 |
| EN Level 1.4 | $31.86 | $39.83 |
| Level 2.1 | $32.24 | $40.30 |
| Level 2.2 | $32.98 | $41.22 |
| EN Level 1.5 | $33.10 | $41.38 |
| Level 2.3 | $33.72 | $42.15 |
| EN Level 1.6 | $34.14 | $42.68 |
| Level 2.4 | $34.45 | $43.06 |
| Level 2.5 | $35.18 | $43.98 |
| Level 2.6 | $35.54 | $44.43 |
| Level 2.7 | $35.91 | $44.89 |
| Level 3.1 | $37.73 | $47.16 |
| Level 3.2 | $39.11 | $48.89 |
| Level 3.3 | $39.76 | $49.70 |
Source: the Fair Work Commission's published rates. Check them against the award or the Fair Work Ombudsman's pay guide.
Nurses and Midwives (Victoria) State Reference Public Sector Award: common questions
What is the minimum pay rate under the Nurses and Midwives (Victoria) State Reference Public Sector Award?
From 1 July 2026, the lowest adult classification, Qualified Interpreters (EN only) — Interpreter/Translator Grade 1 (NAATI Accreditation Level 2)—In their second year, is $0.27 an hour for full-time and part-time employees and $0.34 an hour for casuals, which includes the casual loading. Higher classifications are paid more; the full table is on this page.
When do Nurses and Midwives (Victoria) State Reference Public Sector Award pay rates change?
The Fair Work Commission reviews minimum wages every year, and new rates usually apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 July. The rates on this page apply from 1 July 2026.
How do I check a payslip against the Nurses and Midwives (Victoria) State Reference Public Sector Award?
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