Occupational Therapist Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Occupational Therapists in Melbourne earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $85,000 and $125,000. That sits 11% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 105 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 4% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↓ -3 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$85,000 – $125,000

Median: $100,000

Jun $100k

Jul $100k

→ Stable

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

Mid level	$90,000 – $130,328
Senior level	$91,000 – $132,260

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 105 job listings for this role and city, 93.5% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 56.5% stated a salary directly. The remaining 43.5% 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% $85,000 Median $100,000 $125,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

At 105 listings this is one of Melbourne's highest-volume health roles, sitting in the 96th percentile for demand with the median unchanged at $100,000. Melbourne matches Brisbane, Newcastle and Sydney exactly, with Wollongong at $110,000 and Adelaide at $102,000 both paying more. The senior band adds only $6,000 over mid, running to a median of $106,000 on 10 listings, so seniority is worth little here. At 57% salary disclosure the figure is well supported.

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?

New graduates start at $85,000, below Brisbane's $93,000 floor, which suggests more entry-level listings in the Melbourne mix. Mid-level listings run $90,000 to $130,000 with a median of $100,000 across 87 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 Melbourne?

Yes, modestly. At $100,000 an occupational therapist earns 11.1% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,443 a week against high living costs. Adelaide pays $2,000 more at a far lower cost base, making it the better market on take-home. Within Melbourne allied health it sits level with physiotherapy and speech pathology, all at $100,000.

How much does a Senior Occupational Therapist make in Melbourne?

Senior listings run $91,000 to $132,000 with a median of $106,000, from only 10 listings, so treat that tier cautiously. Clinical specialisation, graduate supervision and NDIS assessment work are what reach it. The $6,000 gap between mid and senior medians is one of the smallest in this report, so progression here is not well rewarded.

Other roles in Melbourne

Occupational Therapist salaries in other cities

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

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