Occupational Therapist Salary in Adelaide (2026)

Last updated 05/07/2026

Occupational Therapists in Adelaide earn a median salary of $95,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $82,500 and $115,000. That sits 19% above Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,000. Figures are based on 41 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 14% of roles by listing volume in Adelaide ↓ -6 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$82,500 – $115,000

Median: $95,000

May $99k

Jun $95k

↓ Trending down

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

Mid level

$85,000 – $108,680

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.

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Bottom 10% $82,500 Median $95,000 $115,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Adelaide Market

Adelaide is the cheapest capital for occupational therapists at $95k: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane all sit at $100k, and Newcastle pays $102,500. Because Adelaide's all-roles median is low ($80k), the OT role still reads 19% above the local bar despite paying least nationally. Pay slipped $4,058 this month on strong demand (86 score). So it is well-paid for Adelaide, but OTs earn $5k more almost everywhere else.

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 Occupational Therapist in Adelaide?

OT requires a university degree, so new grads start near the $82,500 p10 rather than lower. Reaching the $95k median comes with a few years of caseload experience. Working in NDIS, private practice or a specialised clinical area (paediatrics, hand therapy, rehab) is what pushes pay toward the $115k top of the band. Private and NDIS roles pay above public health.

Is $95,000 a good salary in Adelaide?

Depends on the frame. Against Adelaide's $80k all-roles median the $95k reads well (19% above) and nets about $72k. But against the same role nationally it is the low mark: every other capital pays $100k. So it is good pay for Adelaide, yet OTs who can relocate or work interstate telehealth earn $5k more for identical work.

How much does a Senior Occupational Therapist make in Adelaide?

There is no senior band in this sample, so pay tops near the $115k p90 in private or specialised practice. Progression means moving into senior clinician, team-lead or clinical-educator roles, or running your own caseload in private practice. A clinical specialisation is what lifts pay above the generalist median.

Other roles in Adelaide

Occupational Therapist salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Adelaide
Adelaide (this page)	$95,000	—
Newcastle	$102,500	+8%
Brisbane	$100,000	+5%
Melbourne	$100,000	+5%
Perth	$100,000	+5%

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