Nursing can be a very rewarding career, both intrinsically and financially. Salaries for registered nurses vary around the world, depending on factors such as demand for work and the level of experience. If you’re curious about where a nursing career could take you, have a look at the top salaries for nurses worldwide:
1. United States
In the US, registered nurses earn around USD $3168 per month after taxes. According to the 2015 Bureau of Labor Statistics(BLS), the median annual salary for a registered nurse is $67,490, with the lowest 10% earning $46,360 annually and the highest 10% earning $101,630 each year. BLS data suggests that employment for registered nurses is projected to increase by 16% from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations.
2. Norway
The country has one of the best standards of living in the world, and nursing salaries reflect this: the average monthly salary of a registered nurse is USD $3075. According to Statistics Norway, the average monthly earnings in 2016 for all employees were NOK 43,300, while workers in human health and social work came in just under the average, earning NOK 39,600 in 2016.
3. United Kingdom
Nurses in the UK earn an average of USD $2782 per month after taxes. To become a nurse in the UK, you must attain a degree in adult nursing, register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and get clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. According to the UK National Careers Service, nurses that are starting out earn an annual income between £22,000 and £28,000, while highly experienced nurse consultants can earn up to £48,000 a year.
4. Australia
The average nursing salary in Australia clocks in at number 4, with nurses earning an average of USD $2653 a month after taxes. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics(ABS), full-time nurses in non-managerial positions earned an average of AUD $1633.50 a week before taxes in 2012. To work as a nurse in Australia, you must register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, meet the registration standards, and complete a skills assessment test. Career FAQs offers a great selection of nursing coursesfor people that are looking to become a registered nurse.
5. Germany
Nurses in Germany earn an average monthly net income of USD$2244. According to a press release by the Government of the Philippines, Germany needs at least 200,000 additional nurses by 2020, so it may be easier to secure a job.
Source: World Salaries, from data provided to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) by government agencies.
