Entry-Level Registered Nurse Salary (2026)
Entry-Level registered nurses (0–2 years) earn a global median of $30,991/yr in 2026. That is 30% below the mid-level median of $44,273/yr, and the gap to the senior level ($61,982/yr) is roughly 2× — the largest single jump in most healthcare career paths.
Last updated · Annual USD unless noted
Junior vs mid vs senior registered nurse pay
Junior
$30,991
0–2 yrs
Mid-level
$44,273
3–5 yrs
Senior
$61,982
6+ yrs
Highlighted card = entry-level. Annual mid-level USD across 10+ countries.
What "entry-level" means for registered nurses
Entry-level registered nurses are typically professionals with 0–2 years of post-graduation experience. They work under supervision, focus on well-defined tasks, and rely on senior teammates for design decisions. In healthcare, junior pay scales heavily with location and employer reputation — a junior at a top-tier firm can earn what a mid-level at a smaller employer makes.
Entry-Level Registered Nurse salary by country
Estimated entry-level salary derived from each country's mid-level median × 0.70 (typical junior ratio).
| # | Country | Entry-Level (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | $61,600 |
| 2 | Australia | $59,500 |
| 3 | Canada | $57,400 |
| 4 | Singapore | $38,500 |
| 5 | Germany | $36,400 |
| 6 | United Arab Emirates | $35,000 |
| 7 | United Kingdom | $32,200 |
| 8 | India | $5,950 |
| 9 | Kenya | $5,600 |
| 10 | Nigeria | $4,900 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Global median is $30,991/yr (0–2 years).
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Data sources: aggregated public salary surveys, official labor statistics and crowdsourced reports. See our methodology. Canonical URL: https://salarybyrole.com/salary/entry-level-nurse-salary