Occupational Therapist Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Occupational Therapists in Sydney earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $86,110 and $125,000. That sits 5% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 128 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 3% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +29 listings vs last month
💰 Occupational Therapist · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$86,110 – $125,000
Median: $100,000
Aug $100k
Sep $100k
→ Stable

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

Entry level $80,000 – $89,600
Mid level $90,000 – $136,000
Senior level $100,000 – $125,000
Overall $86k–$125k Entry $80k–$89k Mid $90k–$136k Senior $100k–$125k $77k $90k $102k $115k $127k $140k
High confidence 128 listings (+29 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 128 job listings for this role and city, 94.7% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 57.3% stated a salary directly. The remaining 42.7% 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%  $86,110 Median  $100,000 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

At 128 listings this is one of the largest occupational therapy samples in the country, up 29% from 99, with the median fixed at $100,000 and demand in the 97th percentile. Sydney matches Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle and Perth exactly, with only Wollongong higher at $102,000. Sydney shows a complete three-tier structure: entry at $89,000 on 24 listings, mid at $100,000 on 85 and senior at $115,000 on 19. 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 Sydney?
Entry listings run $80,000 to $89,000 with a median of $89,000, based on 24 listings, one of the larger graduate samples in this report. The step to mid at $100,000 is worth $11,000. 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 Sydney?
Marginally. At $100,000 an occupational therapist earns 5.3% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,443 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Six cities pay the identical nominal figure, so Sydney is among the weakest on take-home. Wollongong at $102,000 is 90 minutes away and pays more at far lower living costs.
How much does a Senior Occupational Therapist make in Sydney?
Senior listings run $100,000 to $125,000 with a median of $115,000, from 19 listings. Clinical specialisation, graduate supervision and NDIS assessment work are what reach it. That $15,000 step from mid to senior is one of the clearer allied health progressions in this report.

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Occupational Therapist salaries in other cities

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

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