Occupational Therapist Salary in Newcastle (2026)

Last updated 05/07/2026

Occupational Therapists in Newcastle earn a median salary of $102,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $92,500 and $119,280. That sits 8% above Newcastle's all-roles median of $95,289. Figures are based on 26 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Newcastle in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 50th percentile by listing volume in Newcastle ↓ -8 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$92,500 – $119,280

Median: $102,500

May $100k

Jun $102k

↑ Trending up

Based on 2-month data — short-term movement only.

Mid level

$93,250 – $119,568

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10% $92,500 Median $102,500 $119,280 Top 10%

Understanding the Newcastle Market

Newcastle is the highest-paying market for OTs in this data at $102,500, edging past Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane, which all sit at exactly $100k. Regional demand and thinner supply appear to give Newcastle a slight premium. Listings fell from 34 to 26, though, so the market cooled even as the median rose $2,500. Based on a small sample of 26, treat the premium as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $102,500)

Weekly (net)

~$1,474

Monthly (net)

~$6,389

Annual (net)

~$76,670

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $114,287

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Occupational Therapist in Newcastle?

A new-graduate OT in Newcastle enters the mid-level band from around $93k, with the median near $102.5k once established. Reaching the $119k top comes from setting and caseload: NDIS, paediatric and complex-rehabilitation work pays above general community roles, and clinicians who manage their own caseload and mentor juniors move up. AHPRA registration is the baseline; the client type sets the premium.

Is $102,500 a good salary in Newcastle?

Yes. At $102,500 the median runs 8% above Newcastle's $95.3k all-roles median and nets roughly $77k after tax, which stretches well in a regional city. Uniquely, Newcastle tops the capital cities for this role, so there is no big-city premium to chase, the regional market is paying more, not less. For allied health, this is a strong outcome.

How much does a Senior Occupational Therapist make in Newcastle?

There is no separate senior tier in the data, so the $119k top of the range is the practical ceiling. Moving up means a Senior OT or Team Leader role supervising clinicians, or specialising in high-value NDIS and complex-rehab caseloads. Taking on clinical supervision and service coordination, rather than a pure caseload, is the route past the median.

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Occupational Therapist salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Newcastle
Newcastle (this page)	$102,500	—
Brisbane	$100,000	~same
Melbourne	$100,000	~same
Perth	$100,000	~same
Sydney	$100,000	~same

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