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SA Nurses and Midwives to Receive 16% Pay Rise by Mid-2028
South Australian nurses and midwives will receive a 16 per cent pay increase by mid-2028 under a new deal backed by their union and the state government.
Nurses and midwives in South Australia have secured a 16 per cent pay rise under a new deal jointly endorsed by their union and the state government. The increase will be phased in, with the full amount due by mid-2028.
The agreement reflects ongoing pressure across Australian states to raise healthcare worker pay and retain clinical staff.
Why it mattersA 16 per cent rise over roughly two years sets a benchmark other Australian states will face pressure to match.
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