Physiotherapist Salary in Adelaide (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Physiotherapists in Adelaide earn a median salary of $97,634 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $81,976 and $115,969. That sits 22% above Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,028. Figures are based on 33 jobs advertised in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 63th percentile by listing volume in Adelaide ↑ +10 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$81,976 – $115,969

Median: $97,634

Jun $100k

Jul $97k

↓ Trending down

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

Mid level

$81,661 – $110,688

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 33 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 54.5% stated a salary directly. The remaining 45.5% 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% $81,976 Median $97,634 $115,969 Top 10%

Understanding the Adelaide Market

Physiotherapy is the one Adelaide allied health role moving the wrong way, with the median down $2,400 to $97,000 while occupational therapy rose $7,500 to $102,000. The two roles have similar training lengths and overlapping employers, so the divergence is about funding, with NDIS assessment work favouring OT. Adelaide also sits below Brisbane at $102,000 and both Melbourne and Sydney at $100,000. Listings did rise from 23 to 33, so demand is not the problem.

Take Home Pay (based on median $97,634)

Weekly (net)

~$1,413

Monthly (net)

~$6,124

Annual (net)

~$73,483

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $108,861

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 Physiotherapist in Adelaide?

Graduate physiotherapists start at $81,000, typically in private practice with a mentoring structure attached. Mid-level listings run $81,000 to $110,000 with a median of $97,000 across 30 listings. Hospital rotations, hydrotherapy and musculoskeletal or sports specialisation are the levers that move a new graduate up the band.

Is $97,634 a good salary in Adelaide?

Yes, though it has slipped. At $97,000 a physiotherapist earns 22% above Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,000, with take-home near $1,413 a week against low living costs. The concern is direction rather than level, since this is the only Adelaide health role where the median fell this month. Occupational therapy in the same city now pays $5,000 more.

How much does a Senior Physiotherapist make in Adelaide?

The top of the range is $115,000 and the mid band already reaches $110,000, so senior pay is compressed close to the ceiling. Practice principal, clinical educator, or specialisation in pelvic health and neurological rehabilitation are the paths that reach it. With only 33 listings this month, treat the upper end as directional.

Other roles in Adelaide

Physiotherapist salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Adelaide
Adelaide (this page)	$97,634	0%
Brisbane	$102,094	+5%
Melbourne	$100,000	~same
Sydney	$100,000	~same
Perth	$95,000	-3%

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