Nationally, the median is $49,400 — New South Wales sits $0 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Nursery Hand salary of $49,400 — after $5,349 income tax and $988 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 Nursery Hand roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Toolijooa★ 3.9 | $69,140 | $66,828 – $71,432 |
| Sprint Horticulture ★ 3.0 | $55,956 | $53,396 – $58,516 |
| Lots a Colour★ 5.0 | $53,372 | $51,455 – $55,288 |
| Flowerpower Pty★ 3.5 | $51,574 | $51,376 – $51,751 |
| Mountain Blue Farm★ 3.7 | $51,376 | $47,424 – $55,328 |
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.
| Camellia Gardens Care Center★ 1.7 | $51,159 | $49,262 – $53,056 |
| Andreasens Green★ 1.1 | $41,496 | $39,520 – $49,400 |
| Alpine Nurseries★ 2.5 | $41,496 | $39,678 – $43,314 |