Rehabilitation Consultant Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Rehabilitation Consultants in Sydney earn a median salary of $95,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $84,500 and $101,500. That is broadly in line with Sydney's all-roles median of $90,726. Figures are based on 20 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 8th percentile in Sydney
💰 Rehabilitation Consultant · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$84,500 – $101,500
Median: $95,000
Mid level $84,500 – $101,500
Overall $84k–$101k Mid $84k–$101k $81k $86k $90k $95k $100k $104k
⚠ Low confidence 20 listings · 01/06/2026

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%  $84,500 Median  $95,000 $101,500  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Rehabilitation Consultants in Sydney earned $95,000 at the median in May, with 20 listings and no prior month comparison available. At 4.7% above Sydney's all-roles median, the role earns a slim premium. The tight 18% spread ($84,500-$101,500) is the narrowest for any role in the Sydney dataset, reflecting a highly standardised pay structure driven by insurer fee schedules and WorkCover-linked billing rates. The role typically involves assessing injured workers for return-to-work capacity under the insurance system.

Take Home Pay (based on median $95,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,380
Monthly (net)
~$5,980
Annual (net)
~$71,758
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $105,925

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 Rehabilitation Consultant in Sydney?
Rehabilitation Consultants starting in Sydney earn around $84,500 at the p10. Most roles require an allied health background (OT, physiotherapy, or exercise physiology) plus specific rehabilitation consultant training. The pay structure is relatively compressed: moving from $84,500 to the $95,000 median typically takes two to three years of case management experience within the workers compensation system.
Is $95,000 a good salary in Sydney?
Marginally. At $95,000, a Sydney Rehabilitation Consultant earns 4.7% above the city's all-roles median. Sydney is expensive, and the premium is slim for a role requiring an allied health degree and specialist training. The role's value is in employment stability within the insurance sector and the structured caseload framework, rather than salary competitiveness against other allied health specialisations.
How much does a Senior Rehabilitation Consultant make in Sydney?
Experienced Rehabilitation Consultants in Sydney reach $101,500 at the p90. The ceiling is notably low given the city's cost context, reflecting the insurer-determined fee schedule that limits effective billing rates. Moving into a Team Leader, Case Manager Trainer, or Insurer-side clinical governance role typically unlocks higher compensation above the consultant rate ceiling.

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