Occupational Therapist Salary in Adelaide (2026)

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Occupational Therapists in Adelaide earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $83,738 and $115,000. That sits 24% above Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,749. Figures are based on 47 jobs advertised in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 11% of roles by listing volume in Adelaide ↓ -6 listings vs last month
💰 Occupational Therapist · Adelaide
ADVERTISED RANGE
$83,738 – $115,000
Median: $100,000
Aug $100k
Sep $100k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $81,476 – $103,520
Overall $83k–$115k Mid $81k–$103k $79k $86k $94k $102k $110k $118k
Moderate confidence 47 listings (-6 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 47 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 57.4% stated a salary directly. The remaining 42.6% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10%  $83,738 Median  $100,000 $115,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Adelaide Market

Occupational therapy has settled at $100,000 with no movement across the month, bringing Adelaide into line with Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth and Sydney. Only Wollongong pays more at $102,000. Listings eased from 53 to 47. The mid band tops out at $103,000 against an overall ceiling of $115,000, so the upper end sits outside the main tier and rests on relatively few listings. At 57% salary disclosure this is one of the better-evidenced Adelaide figures.

Take Home Pay (based on median $100,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,443
Monthly (net)
~$6,253
Annual (net)
~$75,033
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $111,500

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 Adelaide?
New graduates start at $83,000, and the floor is relatively high because private providers compete directly with SA Health for a small pool. Mid-level listings run $81,000 to $103,000 with a median of $100,000 across 39 listings. Paediatric and complex neuro caseloads, plus a driver's licence for community work, move a graduate up fastest.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Adelaide?
Yes. At $100,000 an occupational therapist earns 23.8% above Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,000, take-home is near $1,443 a week, and living costs are the lowest of the mainland capitals. Six cities now pay the same nominal figure, which makes Adelaide the strongest of them on take-home. Within Adelaide healthcare it sits at the top alongside physiotherapy.
How much does a Senior Occupational Therapist make in Adelaide?
The ceiling is $115,000, well above the $103,000 mid band ceiling, so senior roles are a distinct tier. Clinical specialisation, supervision of new graduates and NDIS assessment work are what reach it. Private practice ownership sits above this range but is not captured in advertised salaries.

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Occupational Therapist salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Adelaide
Adelaide (this page) $100,000 0%
Wollongong $102,500 ~same
Brisbane $100,000 ~same
Melbourne $100,000 ~same
Newcastle $100,000 ~same

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