Physiotherapist Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Physiotherapists in Melbourne earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $125,000. That sits 7% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 85 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 6% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +21 listings vs last month
💰 Physiotherapist · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$80,000 – $125,000
Median: $100,000
Aug $100k
Sep $100k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $85,000 – $115,000
Overall $80k–$125k Mid $85k–$115k $77k $87k $98k $108k $118k $128k
High confidence 85 listings (+21 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 85 job listings for this role and city, 94.1% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 42.4% stated a salary directly. The remaining 57.6% 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%  $80,000 Median  $100,000 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Physiotherapy pay held at $100,000 while listings rose 33% from 64 to 85. Melbourne matches Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Sydney exactly, so this profession is now priced identically across five capitals. Melbourne clusters occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing and pharmacy all at $100,000, which is unusual uniformity across disciplines. At 42% salary disclosure the figure is moderately 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 Physiotherapist in Melbourne?
Graduates start at $80,000, typically in private practice with a structured mentoring program. Mid-level listings run $85,000 to $115,000 with a median of $100,000 across 76 listings. Hospital rotations, hydrotherapy and musculoskeletal or sports specialisation are the levers that move a new graduate up the band.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Marginally. At $100,000 a physiotherapist earns 6.6% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,000, with take-home near $1,443 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Five cities pay the identical figure, so Melbourne is the weakest on take-home. Within Melbourne allied health every major discipline pays the same, so the choice is clinical rather than financial.
How much does a Senior Physiotherapist make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $125,000, reached through clinical specialisation, practice principal roles or areas like pelvic health and neurological rehabilitation. There is no separate senior band in this month's data. Podiatry in the same city pays $113,000, which is the one allied health discipline paying above the $100,000 cluster.

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Physiotherapist salaries in other cities

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

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Data sourced from publicly listed job advertisements. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Seek or any third-party platforms. Salary ranges represent advertised figures and may differ from actual compensation. Updated monthly.