Speech Pathologist Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Speech Pathologists in Melbourne earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $85,000 and $128,096. That sits 11% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 82 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 9% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↓ -12 listings vs last month
💰 Speech Pathologist · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$85,000 – $128,096
Median: $100,000
Jun $100k
Jul $100k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $90,000 – $131,014
Overall $85k–$128k Mid $90k–$131k $82k $92k $103k $113k $124k $134k
High confidence 82 listings (-12 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 82 job listings for this role and city, 97.6% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 48.2% stated a salary directly. The remaining 51.8% 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 $128,096  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Speech pathology pays $100,000 in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney alike, with Perth at $97,000 and Newcastle at $95,000. The median held flat while listings fell from 94 to 82, a 13% contraction. Melbourne clusters occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology and nursing all at exactly $100,000, which is unusual uniformity across disciplines. At 48% 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 Speech Pathologist in Melbourne?
Graduates start at $85,000, with NDIS and education providers competing directly for a limited pool. Mid-level listings run $90,000 to $131,000 with a median of $100,000 across 68 listings. Paediatric caseloads, dysphagia competency and a driver's licence for community work are what move a graduate up.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes, modestly. At $100,000 a speech pathologist 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 the same at a considerably lower cost base. Within Melbourne allied health every major discipline pays $100,000, so the discipline choice is clinical rather than financial.
How much does a Senior Speech Pathologist make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $128,000, reached through clinical specialisation, graduate supervision or NDIS assessment work. There is no separate senior band in this month's data. Private practice ownership sits above this range but is not captured in advertised salaries.

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Speech Pathologist salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $100,000 0%
Brisbane $100,000 ~same
Sydney $100,000 ~same
Perth $97,500 ~same
Newcastle $95,000 -5%

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