Physical Therapist Salary by Country
Physical therapists help patients recover movement and manage pain after injury or illness. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+15%
projected growth
Category
Healthcare
Physical Therapist salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $110,000 | $9,200 |
 United Kingdom | $135,209 | $11,245 |
 Canada | $124,954 | $10,448 |
 Australia | $156,837 | $13,047 |
 Germany | $147,128 | $12,318 |
 France | $132,301 | $11,063 |
 Netherlands | $155,111 | $12,888 |
 Switzerland | $168,049 | $13,963 |
 Singapore | $154,746 | $12,921 |
 India | $22,096 | $1,841 |
 Japan | $97,665 | $8,139 |
 South Korea | $108,903 | $9,075 |
 Poland | $106,777 | $8,889 |
 Brazil | $46,952 | $3,913 |
 United Arab Emirates | $93,125 | $7,760 |
 Mexico | $50,589 | $4,214 |
 Ireland | $136,863 | $11,405 |
 Spain | $106,753 | $8,896 |
 Italy | $102,989 | $8,554 |
 Sweden | $140,554 | $11,709 |
 Norway | $208,614 | $17,385 |
 Denmark | $147,222 | $12,276 |
 Belgium | $157,392 | $13,116 |
 Austria | $133,441 | $11,177 |
 Portugal | $78,696 | $6,615 |
 Finland | $119,755 | $10,037 |
 China | $78,909 | $6,578 |
 Hong Kong | $110,335 | $9,197 |
 New Zealand | $99,607 | $8,291 |
 Indonesia | $19,131 | $1,594 |
 Philippines | $18,034 | $1,503 |
 Vietnam | $19,520 | $1,627 |
 Thailand | $38,992 | $3,248 |
 Malaysia | $59,462 | $4,963 |
 Israel | $126,182 | $10,526 |
 Saudi Arabia | $67,733 | $5,653 |
 Turkey | $48,058 | $4,004 |
 Argentina | $19,713 | $1,643 |
 Colombia | $36,168 | $3,014 |
 South Africa | $35,407 | $2,954 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
RehabilitationAnatomyAssessmentEmpathyPlanning
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a physical therapist make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 511.250.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 345.720.000 in Indonesia; ₩163,500,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays physical therapists the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 511.250.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays physical therapists the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 69 000 € per year (local currency).
- Is physical therapist a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +15% over the next decade.
- What skills do physical therapists need?
- Common skills include Rehabilitation, Anatomy, Assessment, Empathy, Planning. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other healthcare jobs are similar?
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