Nationally, the median is $78,056 — South Australia sits $37,311 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Midwife salary of $115,367 — after $25,398 income tax and $2,307 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
Reported total pay for Midwife roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Australia★ 2.9 | $130,317 | $125,990 – $134,664 |
| SA Health★ 3.8 | $118,021 | $112,469 – $123,573 |
| Government of South Australia★ 3.6 | $112,573 | $84,000 – $127,968 |
| Calvary★ 3.4 | $94,487 | $90,364 – $98,610 |
| North Eastern Community Hospital★ 4.0 | $85,185 |
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.
| $81,629 – $88,762 |
| Western Sydney Local Health District★ 3.2 | $76,313 | $73,250 – $79,376 |