Physiotherapist Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Physiotherapists 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 86 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 7% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +11 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

$85,000 – $125,000

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 86 job listings for this role and city, 97.8% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 41.1% stated a salary directly. The remaining 58.9% 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

Physiotherapy pay held at $100,000 while listings rose from 75 to 86, matching Sydney exactly and sitting just behind Brisbane at $102,000. Melbourne, along with occupational therapy and speech pathology, clusters every major allied health discipline at exactly $100,000, which is unusual consistency. The 40% spread reflects the distance between graduate private practice roles and senior hospital positions. At 41% salary disclosure the figure is moderately 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 $85,000, typically in private practice with a structured mentoring program. Mid-level listings run $85,000 to $125,000 with a median of $100,000 across 81 listings. Hospital rotations, hydrotherapy and musculoskeletal or sports specialisation are what move a new graduate up the band.

Is $100,000 a good salary in Melbourne?

Yes, modestly. At $100,000 a physiotherapist earns 11.1% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,443 a week against high living costs. Brisbane pays $2,000 more at a considerably lower cost base. Within Melbourne allied health every major discipline pays the same $100,000, 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 Melbourne data. Clinical educator positions in the hospital system also sit at the upper end.

Other roles in Melbourne

Physiotherapist salaries in other cities

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

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