Physiotherapist Salary in Sydney (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Physiotherapists in Sydney earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $86,527 and $143,532. That sits 5% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 84 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 12% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +3 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$86,527 – $143,532

Median: $100,000

Jun $100k

Jul $100k

→ Stable

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

Mid level

$86,110 – $128,440

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 84 job listings for this role and city, 97.7% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 69.0% stated a salary directly. The remaining 31.0% 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% $86,527 Median $100,000 $143,532 Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

At 69% salary disclosure this is one of the best-evidenced clinical figures in the Sydney data, showing physiotherapists at $100,000 with no movement across the month. Sydney matches Melbourne exactly and sits behind Brisbane at $102,000. Listings were flat at 84 against 81. The $143,000 ceiling is the highest physiotherapy ceiling in this report, reflecting senior hospital and specialist positions.

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 Sydney?

Graduates start at $86,000, typically in private practice with a structured mentoring program. Mid-level listings run $86,000 to $128,000 with a median of $100,000 across 81 listings. Hospital rotations, hydrotherapy and musculoskeletal or sports specialisation are the levers that move a new graduate up.

Is $100,000 a good salary in Sydney?

Modestly. At $100,000 a physiotherapist 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. Brisbane pays $2,000 more at a far lower cost base. The strong disclosure rate means this figure is reliable rather than estimated.

How much does a Senior Physiotherapist make in Sydney?

The ceiling is $143,000, the highest in this report for the profession, reached through clinical specialisation, practice principal roles or areas like pelvic health and neurological rehabilitation. Clinical educator positions in the hospital system also sit at the upper end. There is no separate senior band in this month's data.

Other roles in Sydney

Physiotherapist salaries in other cities

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

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