Occupational Therapist Salary in Brisbane (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Occupational Therapists in Brisbane earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $93,300 and $126,516. That sits 14% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 69 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 16% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↓ -1 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$93,300 – $126,516

Median: $100,000

Jun $100k

Jul $100k

→ Stable

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

Mid level

$93,500 – $122,700

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 69 job listings for this role and city, 95.7% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 82.9% stated a salary directly. The remaining 17.1% 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% $93,300 Median $100,000 $126,516 Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

At 83% salary disclosure this is the best-evidenced figure in the entire report, which makes the $100,000 median unusually trustworthy. Brisbane matches Melbourne, Newcastle and Sydney exactly, with Wollongong at $110,000 and Adelaide at $102,000 both paying more. Listings and pay were both flat, 69 against 70 and no change in the median, so this is a settled market. The 33% spread is narrow, meaning NDIS and health funding sets the rate rather than individual negotiation.

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 Brisbane?

New graduates start at $93,000, and the floor is high because private providers compete with Queensland Health for a limited pool. Mid-level listings run $93,000 to $122,000 with a median of $100,000 across 59 listings. Paediatric and complex neuro caseloads, plus a driver's licence for community work, are what move graduates up fastest.

Is $100,000 a good salary in Brisbane?

Yes. At $100,000 an occupational therapist earns 14.3% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,000, with take-home around $1,443 a week and moderate living costs. Because 83% of these listings stated a salary outright, this is one of the few figures in the report you can rely on without caveat. Adelaide and Wollongong pay more, though neither gap is large after living costs.

How much does a Senior Occupational Therapist make in Brisbane?

The ceiling is $126,000, reached through clinical specialisation, supervision of new graduates, or NDIS assessment and report writing where billable rates are higher. Clinical nurse consultants in the same city earn $118,000, which gives a sense of where senior allied health sits. Private practice ownership is outside these advertised figures.

Other roles in Brisbane

Occupational Therapist salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page)	$100,000	0%
Wollongong	$110,000	+10%
Adelaide	$102,524	+3%
Melbourne	$100,000	~same
Newcastle	$100,000	~same

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