Occupational Therapist Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Occupational Therapists in Melbourne earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $81,846 and $125,000. That sits 5% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 108 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 3% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +2 listings vs last month
💰 Occupational Therapist · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$81,846 – $125,000
Median: $100,000
May $100k
Jun $100k
→ Stable

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

Entry level $78,652 – $86,800
Mid level $90,450 – $130,866
Overall $81k–$125k Entry $78k–$86k Mid $90k–$130k $76k $87k $99k $111k $123k $134k
High confidence 108 listings (+2 vs last month) · 05/07/2026

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.

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Bottom 10%  $81,846 Median  $100,000 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Occupational therapy is one of the highest-volume roles in this batch, 108 Melbourne listings at the 97th percentile of demand, and pay is a flat $100k median nationally (Sydney, Brisbane, Perth all $100k too). The entry-to-mid step is modest: new grads earn $80k against $100k for mid, a $20k gap. Pay held steady month on month, so this is a deep, stable market rather than a hot one.

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 Melbourne?
A new-grad occupational therapist in Melbourne earns around $80k (the entry-level median), with the band running $78k to $87k. NDIS or private-practice caseloads, paediatric or hand-therapy specialisation, and moving from public health to private billing are what lift someone from that entry band toward the $100k mid median.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Depends, leaning yes. At $100k the median runs 5% above Melbourne's $95k all-roles median and nets roughly $75k after tax, a fair professional wage though not a standout in a high cost of living city. The flat national rate means there is no city that pays OTs meaningfully more, so the lever is private versus public rather than location.
How much does a Senior Occupational Therapist make in Melbourne?
There is no senior band in this data, but the mid band tops out at $130k for experienced clinicians. Getting there is about caseload specialisation, private-practice or NDIS billing, and clinical-lead or team-leader roles rather than years alone.

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Occupational Therapist salaries in other cities

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

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