Physiotherapist Salary in Adelaide (2026)

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Physiotherapists in Adelaide earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $85,000 and $126,171. That sits 25% above Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,000. Figures are based on 23 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 32th percentile by listing volume in Adelaide ↑ +3 listings vs last month
💰 Physiotherapist · Adelaide
ADVERTISED RANGE
$85,000 – $126,171
Median: $100,000
May $100k
Jun $100k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $85,000 – $125,000
Overall $85k–$126k Mid $85k–$125k $82k $91k $101k $110k $120k $129k
⚠ Low confidence 23 listings (+3 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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $85,000 Median  $100,000 $126,171  Top 10%

Understanding the Adelaide Market

Adelaide physios sit at $100k, matching every other capital in this data (Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney all show $100k), so the rate is nationally flat. What makes Adelaide stand out is the gap to its own market: at 25% above the city all-roles median of $80k, physios earn a larger local premium here than in higher-wage cities. Demand is modest (23 listings) and the median held flat month on month. Based on a small sample of 23, treat as directional.

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 Physiotherapist in Adelaide?
A new-graduate physio in Adelaide enters the mid band from around $85k, with the median near $100k once established. Reaching the $125k top comes from setting and specialisation: private practice with a strong caseload, sports or musculoskeletal focus, and NDIS or aged-care rehab all pay above entry community roles. AHPRA registration is the baseline; caseload volume and specialty drive the top end.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Adelaide?
Yes, and the local premium is the point. At $100k the median is 25% above Adelaide's $80k all-roles median, a bigger gap than the same salary buys in Sydney or Melbourne, and it nets roughly $75k after tax that stretches well in a lower-cost city. Because the national rate is flat at $100k, Adelaide effectively offers the best real value for the role.
How much does a Senior Physiotherapist make in Adelaide?
There is no separate senior tier in the data, so the $125k top of the range is the practical ceiling. Moving up means a Senior Physiotherapist or practice-lead role, supervising clinicians or running a caseload in a specialty area (sports, neuro, paediatrics). Practice ownership, or clinical leadership in a private or NDIS setting, is the route past the median.

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Physiotherapist salaries in other cities

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

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