Psychologist Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Psychologists in Brisbane earn a median salary of $125,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $101,688 and $133,044. That sits 39% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 36 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 58th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +13 listings vs last month
💰 Psychologist · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$101,688 – $133,044
Median: $125,000
Aug $125k
Sep $125k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $101,688 – $158,000
Overall $101k–$133k Mid $101k–$158k $98k $111k $124k $137k $149k $162k
Moderate confidence 36 listings (+13 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 36 job listings for this role and city, 83.8% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 59.5% stated a salary directly. The remaining 40.5% 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%  $101,688 Median  $125,000 $133,044  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Brisbane is now the best-paying psychology market in this data at $125,000, ahead of Sydney at $117,000 and both Melbourne and Adelaide at $116,000. The median held steady while listings rose from 23 to 36. At 25% the spread is unusually tight for this profession, running $101,000 to $133,000, which is a marked change from the extreme outlier-driven ranges this role showed in earlier months. At 60% salary disclosure the figure is well evidenced.

Take Home Pay (based on median $125,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,754
Monthly (net)
~$7,599
Annual (net)
~$91,183
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $139,375

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 Psychologist in Brisbane?
The $101,000 floor assumes general registration with AHPRA, so provisional psychologists sit below this range. Area of practice endorsement, particularly clinical, separates the bands more than years of experience. Public health, corrections and NDIS-funded providers make up most of the listings at the lower end.
Is $125,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
Yes. At $125,000 a psychologist earns 38.9% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,754 a week and moderate living costs. It leads every other market nominally and by considerably more after housing. Within Brisbane health it sits above clinical nurse consultants at $118,000.
How much does a Senior Psychologist make in Brisbane?
The ceiling is $133,000, only $8,000 above the median, so the band is compressed at the top. Clinical endorsement, supervision of provisional psychologists and specialisation in forensic or neuropsychology are what reach it. The mid band reaches $158,000, so a small number of listings sit above the reported ceiling.

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Psychologist salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $125,000 0%
Sydney $117,500 -6%
Melbourne $116,796 -7%
Adelaide $116,212 -7%

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