How much does a physical therapist make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 2 040 000 kr in Norway; CHF 136'000 in Switzerland; $226,000 in Australia, and more.

Which country pays physical therapists the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 2 040 000 kr per year ($218,366).

Which country pays physical therapists the least?

Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,110,000 per year (local currency).

Is physical therapist a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +15% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

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Physical Therapist Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+15%

projected growth

Physical Therapist pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Physical Therapist is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $218,366 (2 040 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $17,777 (₱1,110,000 local) — about 12.3×.

Physical therapists help patients recover movement and manage pain after injury or illness. Common screening skills include Rehabilitation, Anatomy, Assessment, and Empathy.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +15% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $168,185. Related healthcare titles include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist, and Dental Hygienist. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Physical Therapist pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Rehabilitation, Anatomy, Assessment, Empathy, and Planning. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Physical Therapist list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 2 040 000 kr ($218,366). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway physical therapist page before treating the rank as a plan.

Physical Therapist salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	$110,000	$9,200
United Kingdom	$136,790	$11,377
Canada	$127,678	$10,676
Australia	$161,907	$13,468
Germany	$149,756	$12,538
France	$134,664	$11,261
Netherlands	$157,882	$13,118
Switzerland	$168,185	$13,974
Singapore	$157,265	$13,132
India	$22,164	$1,847
Japan	$98,944	$8,245
South Korea	$119,472	$9,956
Poland	$108,861	$9,063
Brazil	$46,337	$3,861
United Arab Emirates	$93,125	$7,760
Mexico	$52,094	$4,339
Ireland	$139,308	$11,609
Spain	$108,660	$9,055
Italy	$104,829	$8,707
Sweden	$141,952	$11,826
Norway	$218,366	$18,197
Denmark	$149,374	$12,456
Belgium	$160,204	$13,350
Austria	$135,825	$11,377
Portugal	$80,102	$6,733
Finland	$121,894	$10,216
China	$79,422	$6,621
Hong Kong	$110,348	$9,198
New Zealand	$102,377	$8,522
Indonesia	$19,490	$1,624
Philippines	$17,777	$1,481
Vietnam	$19,655	$1,638
Thailand	$39,200	$3,266
Malaysia	$60,091	$5,016
Israel	$127,112	$10,604
Saudi Arabia	$67,733	$5,653
Turkey	$46,815	$3,901
Argentina	$19,470	$1,623
Colombia	$37,122	$3,094
South Africa	$35,929	$2,997

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

RehabilitationAnatomyAssessmentEmpathyPlanning

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physical therapist make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 2 040 000 kr in Norway; CHF 136'000 in Switzerland; $226,000 in Australia, and more.
Which country pays physical therapists the most?: Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 2 040 000 kr per year ($218,366).
Which country pays physical therapists the least?: Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,110,000 per year (local currency).
Is physical therapist a growing career?: Employment for this occupation is projected at about +15% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do physical therapists need?: Common skills include Rehabilitation, Anatomy, Assessment, Empathy, and Planning. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other healthcare jobs are similar?: Related roles include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist, and Dental Hygienist. Compare pay on each job page.