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Veterinarian Salary in Australia

Veterinarians diagnose and treat the health conditions of animals. The Australia median is $185,290 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$185,290
per year
Monthly (national)
$15,476
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$185,290
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$89.09
varies by city

Veterinarian salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$185,290
Canberra, ACT$185,290
Sunshine Coast, QLD$185,290
Wollongong, NSW$185,290
Hobart, TAS$185,290
Darwin, NT$185,290
Mackay, QLD$185,290
Sydney, NSW$138,100
Melbourne, VIC$134,630
Brisbane, QLD$124,221
Perth, WA$118,669
Adelaide, SA$111,035

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a veterinarian make in Australia?
The national median veterinarian salary in Australia is about $267,000 per year ($22,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $160,000 to $267,000.
Which Australia city pays veterinarians the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $267,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays veterinarians the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $160,000 per year for a veterinarian.
What is the typical salary range for a veterinarian in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, veterinarian pay commonly spans from about $113,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $363,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have veterinarian salary data?
Pay by Role publishes veterinarian pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is veterinarian in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +19% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.