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Physical Therapist Salary in Australia

Physical therapists help patients recover movement and manage pain after injury or illness. The Australia median is $156,837 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$156,837
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,047
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$156,837
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$75.40
varies by city

Physical Therapist salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$156,837
Canberra, ACT$156,837
Sunshine Coast, QLD$156,837
Wollongong, NSW$156,837
Hobart, TAS$156,837
Darwin, NT$156,837
Mackay, QLD$156,837
Sydney, NSW$115,893
Melbourne, VIC$115,199
Perth, WA$104,790
Brisbane, QLD$100,626
Adelaide, SA$91,604

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a physical therapist make in Australia?
The national median physical therapist salary in Australia is about $226,000 per year ($18,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $132,000 to $226,000.
Which Australia city pays physical therapists the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $226,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays physical therapists the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $132,000 per year for a physical therapist.
What is the typical salary range for a physical therapist in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, physical therapist pay commonly spans from about $93,400 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $295,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have physical therapist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes physical therapist pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is physical therapist in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +15% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.